Embedded Firmware Engineer

Talent Solutions Partners; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners partners with a Central New York manufacturer to hire an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join its engineering team in North Syracuse, NY. This hands-on role focuses on embedded C coding for 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontrollers, developing controls for HVAC/R and industrial equipment, with hardware, mechanical, and test teams onsite.

You will work through product development from concept to production, collaborating across disciplines to deliver robust embedded solutions

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing embedded C firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware using C.
• Develop firmware for 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Create control logic for sensors, 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.

Skills

Embedded C firmware

Microcontrollers

Bare-metal firmware

Hardware-software debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Development tools

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.

Early-career engineers with exceptional, directly relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.

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.

Interested?

If you're an embedded firmware engineer who enjoys hands-on programming, solving technical challenges, and developing real-world electronic products, we'd love to connect.