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# Associate Embedded Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
- **Location:** Melville, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Event-Driven Programming, Firmware, Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Testing, Test Data, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology, Zigbee
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3358745702&tx=JT10092UHT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Excellent skills in technical documentation
 * Excellent communication skills
 * Excellent organizational skills with a keen focus to detail
 * Understanding of electrical safety, * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer Science or other Engineering related field
 * 0-2 years experience in embedded hardware & software engineering, design & development. Prior internship experience is a plus.
 * Familiarity with industry practices and tools in the implementation of embedded hardware and software technology
 * Experience with embedded firmware in C or C++ required
 * Experience in designing firmware using 16/32 microcontrollers and ARM processors
 * Understanding of RTOS concepts and expertise in designing event driven real time firmware
 * Experience in designing firmware for CAN, BLE, UART, SPI, I2C or other communication protocols
 * Experience using debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or JTAG debuggers
 * Must have strong debugging critical thinking.
 * Experience writing unit tests is a plus
 * Experience in wireless protocols like Matter, BLE, ZigBee, Z-wave or WiFi is a plus
 * Experience in Linux is a plus

## Description

Responsible for researching, developing, and applying software for new and existing residential products, including all stages of the product life cycle. Works under moderate supervision., * Work with Product and Engineering Management in the various stages of product development, as required: Research new parts and technologies.

 * Develop the firmware and test specifications for products.
 * Assist in component selection and hardware design.
 * Assist with development of an operations manual, if applicable.
 * Design & develop firmware/software for electrical assemblies for products according to the specifications.
 * Develop application systems. This includes preparing requirement specifications, analysis, design, coding, implementation, and testing components of application as assigned, according to defined application requirements.
 * Write efficient code for complex programming assignments and carry out testing.
 * Develop comprehensive test data, conduct independent unit tests and assist in system testing and documentation.
 * Prepare Statements of Work, Project Plans, and follow through with problems in a timely manner.
 * Debug low level issues for new and existing products.
 * Assist other engineers for development and testing of new and existing products.


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