Senior Firmware Engineer

Schneider Electric; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer in the Raleigh, NC area to advance solid-state breakers, protection, and power conversion products. You will own the full lifecycle from concept to commercialization, writing robust C/C++ for real-time embedded systems and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in firmware or software development, MISRA/UL1998 experience preferred, and ability to travel up to 10-15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; 5+ years in firmware or software development (Master's preferred).
• Experience taking products from concept to commercialization in regulated or safety-critical markets.
• Strong proficiency in C or C++ for microcontroller-based, real-time embedded software architectures.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design and develop firmware for protection, sensing, fault detection, interruption, and control functions.
• Own the product development lifecycle from concept through requirements, design, validation, certification, and commercialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electronics, software, systems, and manufacturing.

Skills

Firmware development

C/C++

Embedded tools

Real-time control

Software configuration mgmt

MISRA/UL1998

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Git/SVN

JTAG/SWD debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for a Senior Firmware Engineer for our Power Products division in the greater Raleigh, NC area. You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Glassdoor as the 11th spot on the “Best Place To Work” and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Senior Firmware Engineer to join our mission-based R&D team focused on power electronics, protection, control, and conversion of AC, DC, and hybrid systems. We pioneer technologies, incubate new markets, and influence industry standards by conceiving and developing products and systems, and delivering industry certified solutions. Our team is developing and implementing the next generation of electrical distribution technologies to enable a safer, more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design and develop firmware for solid-state circuit breakers, hybrid protection systems, Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS), and advanced power conversion products.
• Own the product development lifecycle from concept and architecture through requirements, design documentation, implementation, validation, certification, and commercialization
• Design and implement firmware for protection, sensing, fault detection, interruption, current limiting, communication, and control functions using simulation and modeling
• Develop and implement algorithms for analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics designs with emphasis on reliability, validation, manufacturability, and EMC performance.
• Collaborate with electronics, software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and certification teams while contributing to innovation: intellectual property, technical publications, and standards activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and 5+ years of experience in firmware or software product development; Master's preferred
• Proven experience taking products from innovation through commercialization in regulated or safety-critical markets
• Strong proficiency in C or C++ programming for microcontroller-based and real-time embedded software architectures and systems
• Experience developing software configuration management and formal change control processes with experience creating and maintaining software requirements, architecture documents, detailed designs, and traceability artifacts.
• Experience with embedded development and debugging tools, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and version control systems such as Git, SVN, or equivalent.
• Experience with real-time control systems, hardware interfaces, and communication protocols including UART, SPI, I²C, and CAN
• Preferred experience developing software to be MISRA compliant or certification with UL 1998 especially in the development of protection systems and/or power electronic devices
• Ability to travel up to 10-15%

Personal Attributes

• Mission driven with a passion for innovation in electrification, power distribution, and energy management
• Collaborative and influential team player with strong technical leadership skills capable of working effectively across multi-disciplinary and global teams
• Hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving problems in the lab and bringing products to market
• Curious and continuous learner who stays current with emerging power electronics, embedded systems, and protection technologies
• Proven record of innovation through patents, publications, standards participation, or invention disclosures

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For this U.S. based position, the expected total pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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