Senior Firmware Engineer

Emerson; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Shakopee, MN, is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to join the Cross Portfolio Technology and Innovation team. You will design, implement, and test embedded software for industrial instrumentation and connectivity, collaborating with hardware, systems, cloud, and cybersecurity teams across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in CS/CE/EE and 5+ years of applicable experience, with strong C/C++ and RTOS skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Five (5) or more years of applicable experience.
• Ability to meet with globally distributed team members occasionally.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for industrial instrumentation and connectivity solutions.
• Contribute to architecture and implementation of wired and wireless communication technologies across Emerson's instrument portfolio.
• Develop software for distributed embedded systems using modern microcontrollers, processors, OS, and networking technologies.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, cloud, cybersecurity, and product engineering teams through the product lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and communication issues and drive root-cause resolution.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to proof-of-concept and innovation initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, software requirements, design specifications, and verification plans.
• Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership within project teams.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Skills

C/C++

ARM MCUs

RTOS

TCP/IP networking

Git

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Lab equipment

Education

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

Tools

Oscilloscopes/Logic analyzers

Packet capture tools

Job description

If you are passionate about embedded systems and developing technology that connects critical industrial assets, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. Based in Shakopee, MN, this role is part of Emerson's Cross Portfolio Technology and Innovation team, where you will help develop connectivity technologies used across Emerson's measurement and analytical instrumentation portfolio. You will work with a global team of firmware, hardware, systems, and product engineers to design and implement embedded software solutions that enable secure, reliable, and scalable industrial communications.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for industrial instrumentation and connectivity solutions.
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of wired and wireless communication technologies across Emerson's instrument portfolio.
• Develop software for distributed embedded systems utilizing modern microcontrollers, processors, operating systems, and networking technologies.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, cloud, cybersecurity, and product engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and communication issues and drive effective root-cause resolution.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to proof-of-concept and innovation initiatives that support Emerson's digital transformation strategy.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, software requirements, design specifications, and verification plans.
• Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance software quality and development efficiency.
• Mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership within project teams.
• Collaborate effectively with globally distributed teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Who You Are:

You are a technically strong engineer who enjoys tackling complex system-level challenges and turning ideas into reliable products. You communicate effectively with engineers, technical leaders, and business stakeholders, adapting your message to the audience while building alignment and trust. You exercise sound engineering judgment when navigating ambiguity, balancing technical tradeoffs, product requirements, and long-term maintainability.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Five (5) or more years of applicable experience
• Ability to meet with globally distributed team members occasionally
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or similar software development toolchains.
• Experience with 10 or 100BASE-T1S/L Ethernet in Automotive/Industrial applications
• Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers, embedded processors, and real-time operating systems.
• Experience implementing and integrating embedded TCP/IP networking stacks and network management/monitoring protocols (e.g., SNMP).
• Proficiency with lab bench instrumentation for embedded development and debugging – oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analyzers, packet capture, etc.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $110,000-$145,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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