Sr. Firmware Engineer

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 101,675 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for their Flow Solutions team based in Andover, Massachusetts. In this role, you will contribute to developing embedded firmware for mass flow controllers used in semiconductor manufacturing.

You will work closely with engineers and customers to address technical challenges and enhance performance. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience are required.

Compensation ranges from $101,675 to $140,000, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing embedded systems and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools such as emulators and oscilloscopes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills down to the component/board level.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and validation of firmware.
• Partnering with customers to understand application needs and integration challenges.
• Supporting hardware bring-up, debugging, and diagnostics at the board and system level.

Skills

Embedded systems development

C and C++ programming

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Emulators

Oscilloscopes

SPI

I2C

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Senior Firmware Engineer on MKS’s Flow Solutions team, you will be a key contributor within a highly collaborative, cross-functional group, developing embedded firmware that powers advanced mass flow controllers and metering technologies used in semiconductor manufacturing and other cutting-edge industries.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Contributing to the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and validation of firmware for embedded systems.
• Partnering with customers to understand application needs and integration challenges, delivering innovative features that enhance product performance and customer success.
• Supporting hardware bring-up, debugging, and diagnostics at the board and system level.
• Collaborating closely with software engineers, hardware engineers, and scientists to solve complex technical challenges and drive product innovation.

Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded systems and algorithms.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Hands‑on experience with debugging tools such as emulators, oscilloscopes, and communication bus analyzers.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with EtherCAT, DeviceNet, or similar industrial field buses.
• Familiarity with Python and/or FreeRTOS.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, and other board‑level communication protocols.
• Experience working with STM32 microcontrollers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills down to the component/board level.

Work Environment

Operates in a professional office environment, working extensively with computers and standard engineering tools.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $101,675 – $140,000, based on experience, skills, and business needs. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.