Senior Engineer – Embedded Systems

Emerson

Senior Engineer designing embedded systems for professional tools at Emerson's Professional Tools division. Collaborating across teams to create reliable products that meet customer needs.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeElyria • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the adoption of Generative AI tools (such as GitHub Copilot or automated code review frameworks) to accelerate the firmware development lifecycle and enhance code quality.
Design, develop, and sustain firmware for professional tools with embedded electronics, including BLDC-motor control and BLE connectivity.
Lead system design, including architecture design and system requirements development.
Conduct concept feasibility assessments and technical risk evaluations for new products.
Evaluate new and emerging technologies and tools.
Provide technical leadership to uphold software quality standards by defining best practices, driving process improvements, and guiding a global development team toward consistent delivery.
Mentor junior engineers, including hands-on problem solving, and debugging.
Provide timely communications on significant issues, risks or developments.
Support field investigations, manufacturing, and supply chain issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
8+ years of experience with firmware development
Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided
Experience evaluating and implementing AI-driven solutions to improve system diagnostics or optimize embedded software performance.
Knowledge of embedded systems design (drivers, RTOS, ISRs, etc.) and related languages including C/C++ and Python.
Experience designing firmware architecture and modular code used across multiple products.
Experience with agile development methods and dev ops including source control, integrated unit testing, and builds.
Ability to read schematics and perform basic measurements and testing of hardware.
Knowledge of functional safety compliance standards.
Experience leading projects, breaking down and estimating work, and supporting team members.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

firmware developmentC/C++Pythonembedded systems designRTOSISRsagile developmentdev opssource controlintegrated unit testing

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringproblem solvingcommunicationproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in computer engineeringBachelor’s degree in computer science