Firmware Engineer

Ralliant

. Develop firmware for sophisticated industrial real-time operating systems involving real-time data acquisition and post-processing for analysis and reports .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeFairport • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing firmware for embedded systems, particularly in real-time operating environments, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting product transitions to mass manufacturing. Proficient in coordinating development activities and utilizing Agile methodologies to enhance software development processes.

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Embedded C/C++ DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsMicrocontroller SystemsIndustrial Protocols DevelopmentAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Embedded Systems DesignFirmware DevelopmentDebugging and TestingPeripheral Interfaces ProgrammingEthernet SystemsDevice Driver ProgrammingFPGA ProgrammingUnit Testing FrameworksCybersecurity PrinciplesAI Technologies in Firmware

Soft Skills

Project CoordinationQuality Assurance LeadershipCustomer Support

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluenceSCADA PracticesContinuous IntegrationContinuous Deployment

Industry Keywords

Power Utility IndustryReal-Time Data AcquisitionFirmware ComplianceSubstation MonitoringMulti-Threaded Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJavaScriptLinuxPHPPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop firmware for sophisticated industrial real-time operating systems involving real-time data acquisition and post-processing for analysis and reports
Develop advanced firmware solutions for critical substation monitoring and diagnosis requirements
Coordinate firmware development activities and lead quality and scheduling projects
Support the development team and provide pre-qualification and verification testing
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for the product and business
Support product transition to mass manufacturing
Support sales and support teams post-release to meet customer needs in a timely manner
Follow software development and validation processes and continuously improve them
Use Scrum Agile Methodology for software development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems design, development, testing, and debugging
Strong experience with microcontroller and microprocessor-based systems
Expertise in Embedded C/C++ development within real-time, multi-threaded environments
Proficiency in programming peripheral interfaces like UART, I2C, SPI, etc.
Proven experience in developing, debugging, and testing industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC60870, IEC61850
Expertise in Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and SCADA practices
Extensive experience with embedded Linux and Windows environments, including real-time data acquisition and scheduling applications
Knowledge of unit testing frameworks for Linux
Experience with device driver programming
Experience in developing products for the power utility industry
Familiarity with AI technologies in firmware development
Understanding of cybersecurity implementation principles
Experience with FPGA programming and development
Proficiency in additional programming languages such as C#, PHP, JS, and scripting languages like Python
Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices
Experience with JIRA and Confluence
Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities