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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Eaton Corporation - **Location:** Moon Township, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $126,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Github, Human-Computer Interaction, Issue Tracking Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Jama (Software), PIC Microcontroller, Code Comments, Information Technology, Bare Metal - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2b7b5e9c09b8ce4 ## About the Role Eaton's Advanced Technology team is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer for its Protection, Control, and Solutions business. We are seeking an innovative, problem-solver to drive firmware development for embedded electronics used in next-generation, solid-state circuit protection devices. The focus of this role includes creating firmware functionality related to hardware drivers, protection, metering, communication, and user interface. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new category of power protection technology from the ground up - working shoulder-to-shoulder with a cross-functional engineering team to turn cutting-edge semiconductor and protection technology into a product line that redefines how electrical systems are protected., Required (Basic) Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field (Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science) from an accredited institution. * Minimum 3 years' experience developing embedded firmware for electronic controls.No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Moon Township, PA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation, * 2 years of experience working with Real-time Operating systems. * 2 years of experience working with embedded firmware in 8 bit through 32 bit microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex, PIC). * 2 years of experience in implementing wired communication protocols. * 2 years of experience in developing device drivers and hardware bring up. Skills: * Proficient in C. * Experience with C++. * Knowledge and experience related to real time embedded systems. * Experience in using defect tracking systems and code repository. * Ability to read schematics. * Enjoys hands on work and has experience with lab equipment and safety. * Experienced in code sharing tools and multi-person development. * Knowledge of and experience with project tracking tools such as Jira and JAMA. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. ## Description * Develop embedded firmware for both bare metal and RTOS based embedded systems. * Develop control and electrical fault management algorithm and firmware. * Plan work in detail at individual level, creating a robust and trackable plan, coordinated with the larger development team, including requirement definition and issue tracking. * Leverage central firmware repository (Github) for firmware development collaboration. * Leverage Jira for task management, team coordination and bug tracking. * Leverage AI related firmware development tools to increase throughput and efficiency. * Document development efforts in both specifications and code comments. * Review own work as well as others work in formal design and quality reviews. * Test own work or work of others, meeting quality and reliability goals. * Perform and contribute to technical research and investigations. * Collaborate with teams from ERL, Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources (National Labs and Universities) for technology and product innovation.Generate value added intellectual property. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)