Staff Firmware Engineer (Communication Protocol)

National Society for Black Engineers; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 180 000 - 220 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Mindfulness program

Volunteer time off

Volunteer & donation matching

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing programs

Online course library

Resumo da oferta

Rockwell Automation Singapore seeks a Staff Firmware Engineer (Communication Protocol) to lead embedded firmware architecture for industrial networking. You will design, implement, and optimize firmware across multiple platforms in a global context.

The role requires deep knowledge of real-time systems, C/C++, and networking protocols, with opportunities to mentor engineers and drive high-quality solutions. A Singapore-based campus supports development activities.

Qualificações

• BS in CS/CE/EE with firmware concentration or equivalent.
• 7+ years in communication protocol development with C/C++ for real-time firmware.
• Experience with embedded firmware, RTOS, and networking protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Lead architecture, design, and maintenance of embedded firmware for industrial communication solutions.
• Drive development and integration of protocols like EtherNet/IP, BACnet, PROFINET, Profibus, Modbus, TCP/IP.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to firmware engineers.

Conhecimentos

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Real-time systems

Networking knowledge

Python scripting

Git

Jira

Formação académica

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/EE with firmware concentration

Master's Degree in CS/CE/EE (preferred)

Ferramentas

Green Hills Integrity OS

Multi IDE

TCP/IP networking

Security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Staff Firmware Engineer (Communication Protocol)

Singapore

Position Summary:

As part of our development engineering expansion footprint, we are hiring for a few Staff Firmware Engineers (Communication Protocol)

A good background in communication protocol firmware development and real time control systems is required. This professional would participate in the design of embedded firmware subsystems that optimize and balance a variety of goals across the run-time performance, memory requirements, simplicity and correctness, development time and effort goals, reusability, extendibility, reliability, and safety.

This position will work with other stakeholders within regions and globally. This position reports into the Power Motion Business (PMB) Singapore Campus manager in Singapore and functional support through the global development engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware for industrial communication solutions.
• Drive development and integration of communication protocols including:EtherNet/IPBACnetPROFINETProfibusModbus TCPSNMPSerial communication
• Define communication subsystem architectures and reusable firmware frameworks across product platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring firmware engineers.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of communication and networking issues.
• Drive quality through requirements of traceability, design reviews, testing, and standards of compliance.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, hardware, quality, and product management teams globally.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
• Stay current with industrial networking, embedded firmware, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, and applicable industry standards.
• Willingness to work in a diverse set of firmware development frameworks including Agile and Scrum as the business demands.
• Networks with senior internal/external personnel in their own area of expertise as well as networks with key contacts outside their own area of expertise.
• Functions effectively in a globally distributed team environment as both an individual contributor and a leader.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with concentration in Firmware; or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in communication protocol development with an emphasis on the analysis, design, programming, and testing of real-time firmware systems using modern engineering practices using the C/C++ language (or other middle to high-level language), python and scripting languages. required.
• Expertise with the following tools and languages is desired: Python, Green Hills Integrity OS and Multi IDE, TCP/IP networking, Git or similar version control tools, security test tools such as Achilles and Burp Suite, and collaboration tools such as Jira and Jama.
• Proven ability to specify and develop high quality, maintainable firmware subsystems or systems at a high rate of productivity required.
• Well established ability to organize and direct activities of other employees and communicate with a globally distributed team is required.
• Strong collaborator in a matrixed organization. Proven as a member of a team.
• Technical information of a complex nature clearly and concisely in verbal and written form required.
• Demonstrate customer centric culture to understand our internal and external customers.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent in-depth knowledge and experience desired.
• Cybersecurity training or certification. Familiarity with cyber security requirements and practices for embedded and industrial products.
• Familiarity with agile processes like Scrum and SAFe is desired.
• Familiarity with CIP and CIP Security protocols.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes ...

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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