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# Firmware Developer

- **Company:** Nova-Tech Engineering
- **Location:** Willmar, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Altium Designer, Data Analysis, Communications Protocols, SolidWorks (CAD), Programming Tools, Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Firmware, Visual Studio Online, Git
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gjgud6

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, or related engineering field

 + 5+ years of experience, required

 + Strong embedded programming skills (C preferred) and experience with communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial)

 + Proficiency with development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Git, VS Code, J-Link) and CAD tools (Altium, SolidWorks Electrical preferred)

 + Ability to read technical documentation and apply scientific/mathematical concepts to analyze data

 + Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

 + Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

 + Professional, ethical mindset with sound judgment and accountability

 + Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic/international) with valid driver's license and passport

## Description

+ Analyze and troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions

 + Create and execute test protocols; analyze data to support design decisions and product performance

 + Support projects from concept through implementation, testing, and customer deployment

 + Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex problems and communicate project updates

 + Utilize CAD tools (Altium, SolidWorks Electrical preferred) and apply hardware/firmware design principles

What you'll do:

The Firmware Developer partners with internal teams, customers, and industry partners to design, develop, test, and support embedded firmware and related technologies for new and existing products. At Nova-Tech Engineering, this role plays a key part in cross-functional problem-solving while contributing to a strengths-based, collaborative culture.


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