Hybrid UPS Firmware Lead – Embedded Systems

ManpowerGroup Oy; Vantaa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer in Vantaa, Finland to drive UPS firmware development, set technical direction, and coordinate globally within a hybrid R&D environment. You will mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and ensure robust release planning across product teams.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and product groups to align roadmaps with business priorities, while maintaining high standards for safety and cybersecurity across all firmware activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience in control systems for power electronics.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for DSPs (fixed and floating point).
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS).
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, Modbus, REST.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across geographically distributed sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead global embedded firmware development for UPS platforms from design to release, working with cross-functional teams.
• Own the firmware technical direction, architecture and subsystem requirements.
• Drive global alignment and collaboration: define global development priorities and targets, and communicate status, risks, and issues.
• Own the firmware roadmap and backlog, including sustaining backlog, intake, triage, and prioritization.
• Plan and execute quarterly releases with Product Management, Engineering Management, and stakeholders.
• Provide execution leadership through prioritization, cross-functional coordination, and issue escalation.
• Own release governance and enforce quality through defect triage, risk management, and test plan approval.
• Mentor engineers and lead design reviews; make timely technical decisions.
• Own firmware development processes and cybersecurity activities supporting compliance.

Skills

C/C++ programming

DSP programming

RTOS

State machine

System engineering

Electrical safety

High-voltage safety

Technical leadership

Embedded Linux

CAN protocol

SPI

Modbus

REST

FPGA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

CAN bus

SPI

Modbus

REST

FPGA

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer in Vantaa, Finland to drive UPS firmware development, set technical direction, and coordinate globally within a hybrid R&D environment. You will mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and ensure robust release planning across product teams.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and product groups to align roadmaps with business priorities, while maintaining high standards for safety and cybersecurity across all firmware activities.