Firmware Engineer

Itron; Liberty Lake, Waseca (WA, MN); Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Itron is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join an international, multicultural firmware organization. You will develop firmware in C/C++ for a range of energy and water solutions, participate in design, debugging, validation and maintenance, and support field deployments for product lifecycles that span decades.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware debugging, adherence to standards (ISO, IEEE, FCC, UL), and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with firmware development and testing within regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and unit tests in C/C++.
• Assist in design, documentation, debugging, validation and maintenance of firmware.
• Hands-on debugging in the hardware lab.
• Support products after deployment across long lifetimes.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded programming

RTOS

Scripting languages

Python

Linux shell

Assembly

Computer architecture

Network protocol

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

As part of an international and multicultural Firmware organization and based in our Liberty Lake, Washington or Waseca, Minnesota site, you participate actively in the launch of new projects and in the customization of existing technologies.

As a Firmware Engineer, you are engaged with the local team in all phases of the development lifecycle for a wide range of solutions, from residential and light commercial & industrial products to communication systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operating in a rigorous development environment with regular, internal integration and external customer-facing system releases.
• Assisting in design, documentation, development, debugging, validation and maintenance of code.
• Implementing standards-compliant (ISO, IEEE, etc.) features within approved regulatory frameworks such as FCC and UL.
• Developing firmware and associated unit tests in C/C++.
• Identifying, analyzing, documenting and resolving defects, errors and inconsistencies in firmware using standard practices and procedures.
• Supporting products after they’ve been deployed to the field across their 20+-year lifetime: from initial programming to routine upgrades to low-battery end-of-life support.
• Hands‑on debugging in the hardware lab.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• C/C++
• At least one scripting language such as Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Linux shell, C#
• Embedded programming, RTOS, assembly
• Computer architecture, RF, network protocol, layer models, communications between devices or tasks
• Version control

Travel: 0-5%

Physical Demands:

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment. This is a safety sensitive role.

Benefits Info:

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. Liberty Lake, WA: $60K - $115K annually

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com