Embedded Firmware Engineer

The Keystone Distinction Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join its North Syracuse team. You will design and maintain embedded C firmware for microcontroller-based systems used in HVAC/R and industrial applications, collaborating with hardware, mechanical, and test engineers.

This hands-on role emphasizes debugging, testing, and production readiness, including sensor interfaces, real-time interrupts, and peripherals. Relocation assistance is available; onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on embedded C experience required.
• Experience with microcontrollers, interrupts, timers and peripherals.
• Experience debugging bare-metal firmware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware in C.
• Develop firmware for 8/16/32-bit MCUs.
• Create control logic for sensors, relays, motors.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on product development.
• Debug with oscilloscopes and lab equipment.
• Support new product development, testing, and validation.
• Troubleshoot existing products and drive improvements.
• Document code and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Embedded C

Microcontroller firmware

Hardware debugging

Bare‑metal firmware

Firmware-hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Debugging tools

Microcontroller toolchains

Job description

Embedded Firmware Engineer – C / Microcontrollers

Location: North Syracuse, NY (Onsite)
Salary: $85,000–$115,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established Central New York manufacturer to find an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join its engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys writing embedded C code, developing electronic controls, and seeing products move from concept through production.

You'll work closely with electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to develop and improve microcontroller‑based electronic products used in HVAC/R and industrial applications.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware using C programming.

• Develop firmware for 8‑bit, 16‑bit, and 32‑bit microcontrollers.

• Create control logic for sensors, switches, relays, motors, and other electronic components.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers on product development, integration, and troubleshooting.

• Debug hardware and firmware using oscilloscopes, development tools, and laboratory equipment.

• Participate in new product development, testing, and validation.

• Troubleshoot existing products and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Document code, participate in design reviews, and support products through manufacturing.

What We're Looking For

• Hands‑on experience writing embedded C firmware for microcontroller‑based systems is required.

• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, interrupts, timers, peripherals, and hardware interfaces.

• Experience developing and debugging bare‑metal embedded firmware.

• Ability to troubleshoot interactions between firmware and electronic hardware.

• Comfortable explaining previous embedded projects, technical challenges, and solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience with new product development is strongly preferred.

• Experience with HVAC/R controls, industrial electronics, or similar products is a plus.

Compensation & Additional Details

• Competitive base salary of $85,000–$115,000, depending on experience.

• Full‑time, permanent position with an established manufacturer.

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Opportunity to contribute directly to new product development.

• Relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000 may be available for qualified candidates.