Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer – Onsite Dundalk

BlackBerry Inc.; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Acquisition Plan

25 days Annual Leave

Job summary

ABB in Dundalk, Ireland seeks a Firmware Engineer with strong embedded systems knowledge to develop next-generation sensors, measurement platforms, and actuators. You will join cross-functional teams to deliver robust firmware, complex algorithms, and high-quality documentation onsite.

Key responsibilities include designing embedded algorithms, bringing up hardware, and supporting customers throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, with working experience in firmware development.
• Strong Embedded C/C++ programming skills and experience developing firmware for embedded systems.
• Experience writing low-level PCB drivers, board bring-up activities, and working directly with hardware, schematics, and electronics.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, Cortex-M) and peripherals including USB, UART, SPI, I²C, Timers, and PWM.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), data acquisition, signal processing, and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus-RTU and RS232/RS485.
• Understanding of networking concepts and implementation of TCP/IP and UDP communications.
• Proficiency with development and debugging tools such as Visual Studio, IAR, and Lauterbach, alongside strong troubleshooting and test design skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning; exposure to C# development and UML design tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable firmware solutions for next-generation products.
• Design, implement, and integrate measurement and control algorithms on embedded platforms.
• Produce high-quality firmware designs, code, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver project objectives.
• Work within an Agile/Scrum environment, providing accurate estimates, planning, and progress updates.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve firmware and system issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support customers and manufacturing teams by investigating and resolving technical challenges.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the product portfolio.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS experience

Low-level PCB drivers

Microcontrollers STM32/Cortex-M

TCP/IP & UDP networking

USB UART SPI I2C Timers PWM

Debugging tools (Visual Studio, IAR, L

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

IAR

Lauterbach

Job description

ABB in Dundalk, Ireland seeks a Firmware Engineer with strong embedded systems knowledge to develop next-generation sensors, measurement platforms, and actuators. You will join cross-functional teams to deliver robust firmware, complex algorithms, and high-quality documentation onsite.

Key responsibilities include designing embedded algorithms, bringing up hardware, and supporting customers throughout the lifecycle.