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Firmware Engineer II
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Walker Filtration Inc.
Bozeman, MT (In Person)
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Firmware Engineer II Walker Filtration Inc. United States, Montana, Bozeman May 27, 2026
Your role The Firmware Engineer II supports the development of cutting-edge scientific instruments tailored for research and industrial applications in the quantum industry. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, they contribute to the design, simulation, prototyping, test, and documentation of firmware and control systems that drive our products' performance, usability, and reliability. This position supports new product introductions, custom product development, new technology developments, and sustaining engineering efforts; striving to create innovative solutions that enable users to advance science. This position reports to the Controls Team Manager. To succeed, you will need Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations
- Design, develop, test, and maintain real-time C++ firmware for embedded systems
- Assist with board bring-up and hardware testing
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for firmware-related issues
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
- Align with cross-functional R D team including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering to ensure designs integrate into overall system architecture
- Architect solutions by understanding product/technical needs, defining requirements, and designing system architectures that can be decomposed into manageable subsystems
- Present technical findings and project status to cross-functional team and management
- Effectively manage both long-term and short-term project schedules to meet deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment Minimum Qualifications (Experience / Education)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years relevant work experience
- Working knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems, including concurrency and memory management
- Familiarity with Linux-based development environment including shell scripting, python, and CMake
- Familiarity with debugging embedded applications (e.g. GDB)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts across the organization
- Action oriented self-starter who works with accuracy and efficiency[CN1.1] Competencies // Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)
- Experience with RTOS microcontroller development (e.g. Zephyr, FreeRTOS)
- Experience with source version control (e.g. git, svn)
- Experience with TCP/IP networking protocol implementation
- Ability to read a schematic and understand digital electronics concepts
- Ability to use an oscilloscope or logic analyzer to troubleshoot problems In return, we offer Culture of trust and accountability Lifelong learning and career growth Innovation powered by people Comprehensive compensation and benefits Health and well-being Job location This role requires you to work on-site at our office inBozeman, MT, United States (US).