Principal Firmware Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Principal Firmware Engineer to take charge of designing and developing software and firmware for Continuous Gas Analyzer Products. This role necessitates a strong background in embedded systems, embedded software development, and collaboration within teams. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience and an engineering degree in software, electronics, or computer science. The position also offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Mentorship

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience with embedded software development, preferably on Linux platform.
• Minimum engineering degree within software, electronics, or computer science, or demonstrated knowledge at the same level.

Responsibilities

• Develop software/firmware architecture and coding for Continuous Gas Analyzer Products.
• Analyze cyber-security risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Software Developers, and Testers.

Skills

Embedded software development

C programming

C++ programming

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Engineering degree in software, electronics, or computer science

Tools

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Debugging tools

Job description

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an appealing role for you! The main responsibility of the Principal Firmware Engineer role is to provide technical leadership in the design, development and maintenance of software and firmware components utilized in Continuous Gas Analyzer Products with a strong emphasis on embedded systems and hardware‑level integration. This includes firmware engineers who work on code for the board using C and C++ and collaborate closely with electronics engineers. This role requires both technical leadership and strong interpersonal skills to support front‑facing responsibilities. Work may involve sustaining legacy codebases as well as new product development, depending on roadmap priorities.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop software/firmware architecture and concept proposals; Develop, coding and unit test of software/firmware components;
• Analyzing cyber‑security risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, such as reviewing cybersecurity alerts for third‑party elements;
• Co‑ordinate estimation of development tasks to support project and software release planning and co‑ordinate technical support for field or manufacturing issues ;
• Technical review of other team members' output including design, code and test plan reviews;
• Provide coaching and mentoring of other software team members;
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Software Developers, and Testers within a Scrum framework and other functions within a distributed team;
• Work closely with electronics engineers to ensure perfect integration between firmware and hardware components;
• Bug capture, analysis and resolution;
• Maintain compliance with software quality requirements and process guidelines established by the Manager overseeing software operations;
• Provide recommendations to Global Software Manager of appropriate new tools, technologies, 3rd party components, industry standard processes, etc.;
• Occasional travel may be required, such as site visits, training, or customer support;
• Support leadership in Software team recruitment;
• Other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities, whenever reasonably instructed. The business reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments in line with business requirements. This job description is non‑contractual and is for information and mutual understanding of both parties;
• Support Cyber Security legislation and SIL‑related activities;
• Familiarity with safety standards and design authority transitions is beneficial.

Who You Are:

You are meticulous, patient, and strong at problem‑solving. You enjoy determining how things work, become comfortable with debugging tricky issues, and able to think about the whole system — not just the code.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Minimum 7 years of experience with embedded software development, preferably on Linux platform;
• Minimum engineering degree within software, electronics, or computer science, or demonstrated knowledge at the same level;

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Strong technical knowledge of C and C++; Development experience with low level hardware interconnect protocols, i.e. CAN, SPI, UART, etc.;
• Validated strong skills in:
  • Real‑time multi‑threaded embedded systems and microcontrollers;
  • Industrial protocols: Modbus, Profinet, HART, and Fieldbus;
• Development experience working with ADC or DAC devices;
• Self‑directed and motivated in a team‑oriented environment;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills;
• Experience in bare metal firmware development;
• Experience in developing firmware within an RTOS environment;
• Familiarity with application development for embedded linux distributions;
• Practical experience in board bring up and debug using appropriate tools and techniques.

Our Culture & Commitment to you:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive! Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.