Firmware Engineer

Qualitrol; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualitrol, a leading provider of monitoring and protection devices for high‑value electrical assets, seeks a Firmware Engineer in Fairport, NY. You will work on real‑time embedded systems and Linux RTOS, handling data acquisition and post‑processing for transformer monitoring at substations.

You will design, implement, test, and maintain firmware, coordinate development activities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on embedded systems design, development, testing, and debugging.
• Strong experience with microcontroller/microprocessor-based systems and real‑time multi-threaded environments.
• Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and peripheral interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI).
• Experience with Modbus, DNP3, IEC60870, IEC61850, Ethernet, SCADA, and Linux/Windows environments.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks for Linux and device driver programming.

Responsibilities

• Embedded systems and firmware development with emphasis on Linux and real-time embedded environments.
• Develop advanced firmware solutions for substation monitoring and diagnosis requirements.
• Coordinate firmware development activities and lead quality and scheduling projects.
• Support development team with pre-qualification, verification testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist product transitions to mass manufacturing and support post-release customer needs.
• Apply Scrum/Agile methodologies and continuously improve software processes.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Real-time development

C/C++ programming

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

UART

I2C

SPI

Modbus

DNP3

IEC60870

IEC61850

Ethernet

SCADA practices

Linux (embedded)

Device driver programming

FPGA programming

JIRA

Confluence

CI/CD

Job description

Fairport, NY, United StatesAs a Firmware Engineer, you will be working on sophisticated, industrial, real time operating systems involving real time data acquisition and post processing of data for analysis and reports. This team of engineers develops innovative monitoring systems used for transformer monitoring at electrical sub stations.Key ResponsibilitiesEmbedded systems, firmware development with specific focus on Linux and real time embedded systems.Developing advance firmware solutions for critical substation monitoring and diagnosis requirements.Coordinate firmware development activities and lead quality and scheduling projects.Supports development team and provides needed pre-qualification and verification testing. Ensure compliance to all regulatory needs for the product and businessSupport product transition to mass manufacturingSupports sales and support team post release to timely meet customer needs.Follow software development and validation processes and continuously improve them.Use Scrum Agile Methodology for software development.Required Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems design, development, testing, and debugging.Strong experience with microcontroller and microprocessor-based systems.Expertise in Embedded C/C++ development within real-time, multi-threaded environments.Proficiency in programming peripheral interfaces like UART, I2C, SPI, etc.Proven experience in developing, debugging, and testing industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC60870, IEC61850, along with expertise in Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and SCADA practices.Extensive experience with embedded Linux and Windows environments, including real-time data acquisition and scheduling applications.Knowledge of unit testing frameworks for Linux.Experience with device driver programming.Preferred SkillsExperience in developing products for the power utility industry.Familiarity with AI technologies in firmware development.Understanding of cybersecurity implementation principles.Experience with FPGA programming and development.Proficiency in additional programming languages such as C#, PHP, JS, and scripting languages like Python.Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.Experience with JIRA and Confluence.Familiarity with Agile methodologies.Ralliant Corporation OverviewRalliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.About QualitrolQUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail] RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,500.00 - 151,300.00