Embedded Firmware Engineer

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; 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

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC helps a Central New York manufacturer fill an Embedded Firmware Engineer position in North Syracuse, NY. The role focuses on hands-on embedded C development for 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontrollers, with collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and test teams to move products from concept to production.

The ideal candidate has strong bare-metal firmware experience, debugging skills, and a degree in EE/CE/CS, with HVAC/R or industrial electronics exposure considered

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 hardware.
• Comfortable explaining previous embedded projects, technical challenges, and solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with new product development is strongly preferred.
• Experience with HVAC/R controls, industrial electronics, or similar products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Embedded C

Microcontrollers

Bare-metal firmware

Hardware interaction

Debugging with tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.

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.