Embedded Firmware Engineer - Flexible, Impactful R&D

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to strengthen our R&D team and develop firmware for advanced digital cutting systems. You will collaborate with hardware and electronics engineers, design and implement bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded software, read schematics, and contribute to robust, scalable solutions while learning and growing in a hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes independence, teamwork, and a pragmatic mindset, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Solid experience with bare-metal embedded development on microcontrollers and knowledge of microcontroller architecture and hardware/software interaction.
• Strong C/C++ skills for embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time and event-driven systems, including RTOS concepts.
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets.
• English required, preferably Norwegian.
• Experience with embedded Linux, CAN/EtherCAT/SPI or in automation/robotics/sensor systems is a plus; knowledge of Git, CI/CD, build tools, or Python is beneficial.
• Pragmatic and analytical self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve embedded firmware across the full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to build robust solutions.
• Contribute to design, code reviews, and system architecture.
• Work closely with both hardware and software development teams.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded

RTOS concepts

Embedded Linux

CAN/EtherCAT/SPI protocols

Git/CI/CD/Python

Schematic/datasheet reading

English communication

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Python

Build tools

Job description

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to strengthen our R&D team and develop firmware for advanced digital cutting systems. You will collaborate with hardware and electronics engineers, design and implement bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded software, read schematics, and contribute to robust, scalable solutions while learning and growing in a hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes independence, teamwork, and a pragmatic mindset, with opportunities to