Firmware Engineer

Itron, Inc.; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join a multinational, multicultural team focused on energy and water solutions. You will work across the full development lifecycle, from design to field support, in a hybrid environment based in Liberty Lake, WA or Waseca, MN.

Responsibilities include developing firmware and tests in C/C++, debugging, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting products over long lifecycles. Travel is minimal, with a 0–5% rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in firmware development and debugging.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and unit tests in C/C++ for a range of products.
• Support design, debugging, validation, and maintenance in a rigorous development cycle.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (FCC/UL) and standards like ISO/IEEE.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Ruby

PowerShell

Linux shell

C#

Embedded programming

RTOS

Assembly

Computer networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Version control

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 LibertyLake, 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:

• 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.

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. Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future. Our innovative, next-generation utility and smart-city solutions help build resilient communities around the world. You can build your career here and do work that truly matters. Learn more about Itron here.

Your safety and trust are important to us.

5000+ global employees. Products and solutions deployed in 100+ countries. Headquarters: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA. Publicly traded: ITRI. ESG goals and achievements. Award-winning workplace. Inclusion-first work culture. Commitment to employee growth and development: iGrow program. Employee resource groups: iBelong program. Paid internships, co-op and apprenticeships. Generous and flexible paid time off. Variable by location or position. Hear from our Employees @ Itron Careers.