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Eaton
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
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A Firmware Engineer develops the programmable content in electronic hardware devices. Works for a hardware company developing software for each hardware platform. Alters, organizes and models the functionality of software for a variety of industries, including the automotive, health care and consumer electronics industries.
$89,778 / year median in Pennsylvania
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Eaton's Advanced Technology team is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer for its Protection, Control, and Solutions business. We are seeking an innovative, problem-solver to drive firmware development for embedded electronics used in next-generation, solid-state circuit protection devices. The focus of this role includes creating firmware functionality related to hardware drivers, protection, metering, communication, and user interface. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new category of power protection technology from the ground up - working shoulder-to-shoulder with a cross-functional engineering team to turn cutting-edge semiconductor and protection technology into a product line that redefines how electrical systems are protected. This role will be located in Moon Township, PA. A hybrid work model is available. We are able to offer sponsorship assistance for qualified candidates. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you'll do: Develop embedded firmware for both bare metal and RTOS based embedded systems. Develop control and electrical fault management algorithm and firmware. Plan work in detail at individual level, creating a robust and trackable plan, coordinated with the larger development team, including requirement definition and issue tracking. Leverage central firmware repository (Github) for firmware development collaboration. Leverage Jira for task management, team coordination and bug tracking. Leverage AI related firmware development tools to increase throughput and efficiency. Document development efforts in both specifications and code comments. Review own work as well as others work in formal design and quality reviews. Test own work or work of others, meeting quality and reliability goals. Perform and contribute to technical research and investigations. Collaborate with teams from ERL, Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources (National Labs and Universities) for technology and product innovation. Generate value added intellectual property.