R&D Firmware Engineer

HMS Networks; Waals-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Homeworking

Fringe benefits

Résumé du poste

HMS Networks is seeking an R&D Firmware Engineer for our Gateway/Firmware team in Nivelles. You will develop and maintain firmware components, from low-level drivers to embedded applications, working closely with cross-functional teams and Product Owners in an Agile environment.

The role emphasizes contributing to new features, improving existing solutions, and resolving product issues throughout the lifecycle, with a strong focus on collaboration and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (software environment).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python (mandatory).
• Solid experience with asynchronous programming.
• Knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French (mandatory).

Responsabilités

• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies within the firmware team.
• Contribute to firmware development for our product range.
• Analyze technical and business requirements to translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate daily and coordinate with the Firmware team and bi-weekly with other firmware teams and programs.
• Support the team in adapting to new products and evolving technologies.
• Contribute positively within a dynamic environment.

Connaissances

Python

Asynchronous programming

C++

English

French

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (software)

Description du poste

At HMS Networks, we empower industries to connect, communicate and innovate. Within our Industrial Data Solutions (IDS) division, we are looking for an R&D Firmware Engineer to join our Gateway/Firmware team and contribute to the development of our firmware products.

As Firmware Engineer, you will play a key role within an experienced team, contributing to technical analysis and firmware development for new products, while working closely with other firmware teams and programs.

Your role

The R&D Firmware Engineer is responsible for the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of firmware components ranging from low-level device drivers to high-level embedded applications. The R&D Firmware Engineer contributes to the development of new features, the improvement of existing solutions, and the resolution of product issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Those activities are performed within a self-organized cross-functional Development Team, in close relationship with the Product Owners and the R&D managers.

Your Responsibilities

• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies within the firmware team.
• Contribute to firmware development for our product range.
• Analyze technical and business requirements to translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate daily and coordinate with the Firmware team and bi-weekly with other firmware teams and programs.
• Support the team in adapting to new products and evolving technologies.
• Contribute positively within a dynamic environment.

Your profile

Hard Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (software environment).
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python (mandatory).
• Solid experience with asynchronous programming.
• Knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French (mandatory)

Soft Skills

• We are looking for someone who is:
• Able to adapt and bring a fresh perspective within an experienced team.
• Positive and constructive when reinforcing an established team.
• Highly collaborative, with strong autonomy.
• Comfortable multitasking, with a "T-shaped" profile combining depth and breadth.
• A strong communicator, able to work across multiple teams and manage interdependencies.

What We Offer

• A position in a company that has grown consistently in recent years.
• A long-term, secure job and a permanent contract in the fast-growing market of industrial communication and Industry 4.0.
• An attractive salary and fringe benefits, including a company car and homeworking.
• Opportunities for continuous professional training and development relating to your skills and experience.
• A modern office with a great working environment in Nivelles.

Who We Are

The HMS Networks Group, which employs more than 1,100 people in 20 countries, is an internationally leading provider in the field of Industrial Information & Communication Technology (Industrial ICT).

With a comprehensive industrial vision, HMS delivers solutions that connect machines and devices to the cloud, enable local operational control, and provide clear, actionable data insights. Security and reliability are at the core of every offering, with robust technologies built to meet the demands of harsh industrial environments.

HMS is also a driver of innovation and expansion, following the recent integration of Red Lion and PEAK-System, and the launch of Ewon Cloud and Ewon Edge in early 2025.

We also like to say that we put Heart, Mind and Soul into our work. That's how we create our shared culture, and it's a pretty good acronym too.

At HMS, we believe that equal treatment and equal opportunity should apply to everyone, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or other belief, political opinion, social origin, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable laws.

We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together in a respectful, balanced environment.

Our culture is built on trust, empathy and collaboration, where everyone feels safe to grow, share ideas and find meaning in their work. Whether you're seeking innovation, development or a healthy work-life balance, you'll find a place where you can truly thrive.

We value listening, mentoring and supportive leadership, and our working conditions are designed to reflect the realities of life, because success looks different for everyone. This commitment applies throughout the employee journey, across all HMS locations.

Welcome to HMS!