Principal Firmware Engineer

Energy Vault; Foxborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy management and automation seeks a Principal Firmware Engineer to design and develop firmware for embedded systems. This role demands significant experience in firmware development using C and C++, with a focus on security protocols. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience. The position offers some remote work flexibility and opportunities to contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires 8 years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Experience with C and C++ in multitasking and multithreading models.
• Familiarity with protocols like TCP/IP and IEC 62443 Cyber Security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test firmware for embedded controllers and gateways.
• Contribute to system architecture and functional specifications.
• Collaborate with offshore development and QA teams.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded firmware development

Real Time Operating Systems

Secure Development

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. seeks a Principal Firmware Engineer in Foxboro, MA.

Job Description: Design, develop, and test firmware for Foxboro DCS Embedded Controllers and Gateways using modern protocols Profinet, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Modbus and others with special focus on security aspects such as use of certificates for authentication. Contribute to detailed system architecture, functional and design specifications. Collaborate with offshore development team and QA test team. Eligible for remote work 2 days/wk.

Requirements: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering (any), or related field and 8 years of progressive, post-bachelor’s experience in embedded firmware development or related occupation, which must include at least some experience with the following skills: Developing using C and C++ for embedded systems firmware in multitasking and multithreading models; Developing for Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) including Nucleus, VXworks, and Linux; Using modern protocols in development, including Secure Development, TCP/IP protocol, and IEC 62443 Cyber Security standards; Developing for a variety of systems (Distributed process control systems, Safety Systems); and Coordinating with off-shore development and geographically dispersed teams.

EOE.

To Apply: Visit http://careers.se.com and search Req#92209

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