Sr. Firmware Engineer

Ralliant; India; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/Equity

Job summary

Ralliant Corporation is seeking embedded systems engineers to design and support real-time firmware for transformer monitoring at substations. You will work on embedded Linux, DSP tasks, and high-speed serial interfaces, contributing across the development lifecycle from testing to manufacturing handoff.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply Scrum practices, and help ensure regulatory compliance and robust product validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in embedded systems architecture in a real time, Linux environment (High Speed Serial IO, Embedded Processor).
• Experience with DSP programming. Familiar with use of Matlab.
• Expertise in Embedded C/C++. Code development in a hard real time, multi-threaded environment.
• Hands on experience in programming different peripheral interfaces like UART, I2C, SPI etc.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills for root cause determination and fixing issues.

Responsibilities

• Embeded systems and real time Linux firmware development for substation monitoring and data processing.
• Develop advanced firmware solutions for critical substation monitoring and diagnosis requirements.
• Coordinate firmware development activities and lead quality and scheduling projects.
• Support development team and provide needed pre-qualification and verification testing; ensure regulatory compliance for the product.
• Support product transition to mass manufacturing.
• Support sales and support teams post release to meet customer needs.
• Follow software development and validation processes and continuously improve them.
• Use Scrum Agile Methodology for software development.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time Linux

DSP programming

UART/I2C/SPI interfaces

Analytical problem solving

Scrum/Agile

Linux unit test frameworks

Device drivers

Power quality knowledge

Cyber security knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Your Impact

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.

Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiencies:

• Embedded 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 business

• Support product transition to mass manufacturing

• Supports 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent

• Proven expertise in the design and support of embedded systems architecture in a real time, Linux environment (High Speed Serial IO, Embedded Processor).

• Experience with DSP programming. Familiar with use of Matlab.

• Expertise in Embedded C/C++. Code development in a hard real time, multi-threaded environment.

• Hands on experience in programming different peripheral interfaces like UART, I2C, SPI etc.

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills for root cause determination and fixing issues.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of unit test frameworks for Linux.

• Programming experience with device drivers.

• Experience in fault location, fault recording and/or power quality.

• Knowledge of Cyber security implementation

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, 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 Qualitrol

QUALITROL 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].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.