Sr. Firmware Engineer

Ralliant Corporation
Fairport, NY, United States
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$103,500.0 - $191,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

PHP (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Confluence JIRA Unit Testing C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Cyber Security Computer Programming Computer Engineering Software Debugging
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Linux Device Drivers Microprocessors Embedded C Linux on Embedded Systems Ethernet Firmware Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Monitoring of Systems Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Python (Programming Language) Modbus Scrum Methodology Real-Time Operating Systems Software Engineering Staffing Software Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Multithreading Scripting Serial Peripheral Interface PIC Microcontroller Information Technology Real Time Data Programming Languages

Job description

As the SR Firmware Engineer, you will be working on sophisticated, industrial, real time operating systems involving real time data acquisition and post processing of data for analysis and reports. This team of engineers develops innovative monitoring systems used for transformer monitoring at electrical sub stations., * Embedded systems, firmware development with specific focus on Linux and real time embedded systems.

  • Developing 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 timely meet customer needs.
  • Follow software development and validation processes and continuously improve them.
  • Use Scrum Agile Methodology for software development.

Requirements

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.

Preferred Skills

Experience in developing products for the power utility industry.

Familiarity with AI technologies in firmware development.

Understanding of cybersecurity implementation principles.

Experience with FPGA programming and development.

Proficiency in additional programming languages such as C#, PHP, JS , and scripting languages like Python .

Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.

Experience with JIRA and Confluence .

Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Benefits & conditions

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 103500.00-191900.00

About the company

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

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