Firmware Engineer: Low-Power IoT for Global Logistics

Elkraftingeniører; Oslo; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Balder is expanding its firmware team and seeks a Firmware Engineer to develop the core logic for next-generation container sensors, low-power IoT devices tracking containers worldwide via cellular and satellite links.

You will own the firmware lifecycle from concept to deployment, optimize for battery life, and work closely with hardware and cloud teams to ensure robust performance in harsh environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded systems development using C/C++.
• Strong understanding of low-level hardware interfaces and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).
• Solid debugging skills for hardware and firmware with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Foundational knowledge of electronics and the ability to read schematics.
• Eligible to work in Norway.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for low-power embedded IoT devices.
• Optimize firmware for ultra-low power consumption to meet battery life targets.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up, validation, and debugging.
• Develop and maintain robust test suites and automated testing infrastructure for firmware validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, and cloud interfaces.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

I2C/SPI/UART

Debugging

Schematics

Work authorization Norway

Relevant degree for grads

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Balder is expanding its firmware team and seeks a Firmware Engineer to develop the core logic for next-generation container sensors, low-power IoT devices tracking containers worldwide via cellular and satellite links.

You will own the firmware lifecycle from concept to deployment, optimize for battery life, and work closely with hardware and cloud teams to ensure robust performance in harsh environments.