Embedded Firmware Engineer (C) — HVAC Controls

iLocatum; 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

Ilocatum in North Syracuse, NY seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop microcontroller-based products for HVAC/R and industrial applications. You will write embedded C, debug firmware, and collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

You will work with 8-, 16-, and 32-bit MCUs, create sensor and actuator control logic, and participate in design reviews and manufacturing support. A hands-on mindset is essential.

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.
• Comfortable explaining previous embedded projects, technical challenges, and solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 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.

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 firmware

Microcontroller basics

Bare-metal development

Firmware debugging

Firmware-hardware troubleshooting

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Development tools

Job description

Ilocatum in North Syracuse, NY seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop microcontroller-based products for HVAC/R and industrial applications. You will write embedded C, debug firmware, and collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

You will work with 8-, 16-, and 32-bit MCUs, create sensor and actuator control logic, and participate in design reviews and manufacturing support. A hands-on mindset is essential.