Principal Firmware Engineer

-; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer. The role involves technical leadership in designing and maintaining firmware for Continuous Gas Analyzer Products, emphasizing embedded systems. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in embedded software development, technical expertise in C and C++, and strong interpersonal skills. The company promotes a collaborative environment and values diversity, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience with embedded software development.
• Experience on the Linux platform preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop software/firmware architecture and coding.
• Analyze cyber-security risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate estimation of development tasks for projects.

Skills

Embedded software development

C programming

C++ programming

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in software, electronics, or computer science

Tools

Linux platform

Embedded systems

RTOS

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.

ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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