Sr. Firmware Engineer

• Contributing to the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and validation of firmware for embedded systems.
• Partnering with customers to understand application needs and integration challenges, delivering innovative features that enhance product performance and customer success.
• Supporting hardware bring-up, debugging, and diagnostics at the board and system level.
• Collaborating closely with software engineers, hardware engineers, and scientists to solve complex technical challenges and drive product innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded systems and algorithms.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools such as emulators, oscilloscopes, and communication bus analyzers., * Experience with EtherCAT, DeviceNet, or similar industrial field buses.
• Familiarity with Python and/or FreeRTOS.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, and other board-level communication protocols.
• Experience working with STM32 microcontrollers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills down to the component/board level.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays, Salary range: $120,675 - $145,000, based on experience, skills, and business needs. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

Operates in a professional office environment, working extensively with computers and standard engineering tools.