Senior Firmware Engineer

Fortive

Sr. Firmware Engineer developing sophisticated firmware solutions for transformer monitoring systems.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeFairport • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Embedded C/C++ development for real-time operating systems, with a strong focus on embedded systems design, testing, and debugging. Proficient in coordinating firmware development and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting product transitions to mass manufacturing.

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Embedded Systems DesignEmbedded C/C++ DevelopmentMicrocontroller and Microprocessor-Based SystemsReal-Time Data AcquisitionScrum Agile Methodology

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Hard Skills

Embedded Systems DesignEmbedded C/C++ DevelopmentMicrocontroller and Microprocessor-Based SystemsReal-Time Data AcquisitionDebuggingTestingProgramming Peripheral InterfacesIndustrial Protocols DevelopmentDevice Driver ProgrammingUnit Testing Frameworks

Soft Skills

CoordinationQuality AssuranceCustomer Support

Tools & Technologies

UARTI2CSPIModbusDNP3IEC60870IEC61850Ethernet SystemsProtocol AnalyzersSCADA

Industry Keywords

Real-Time Operating SystemsFirmware SolutionsRegulatory ComplianceMass ManufacturingAgile Methodology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working on sophisticated, industrial, real-time operating systems involving real-time data acquisition and post-processing of data for analysis and reports.
Develop 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 make sure to meet customer needs.
Follow software development and validation processes and continuously improve them.
Use Scrum Agile Methodology for software development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems design, development, testing, and debugging.
Strong experience with microcontroller and microprocessor-based systems.
Expertise in Embedded C/C++ development within real-time, multi-threaded environments.
Proficiency in programming peripheral interfaces like UART, I2C, SPI, etc.
Proven experience in developing, debugging, and testing industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC60870, IEC61850, along with expertise in Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and SCADA practices.
Extensive experience with embedded Linux and Windows environments, including real-time data acquisition and scheduling applications.
Knowledge of unit testing frameworks for Linux.
Experience with device driver programming.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities