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# Firmware Software Engineer

- **Company:** Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc.
- **Location:** Plymouth, MN, United States
- **Salary:** $87,000.0 - $92,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Computer Engineering, Desktop Computing, Embedded Software, Firmware, Github, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Engineering, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e501239072aac6d

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
 * Knowledge of computer architectures, networking, databases, and operating systems.
 * Excellent organization and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to providing superior customer service.
 * Knowledge of C or other embedded languages and C# or other .NET languages
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Strong technical background in automation and computers.
 * Sound understanding of the entire Software Development Lifecycle.
 * Minimum 1-year circuit board design.
 * Minimum 2-5 years of related work experience.
 * Experience with GitLab/GitHub

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

 * Ability to read and design high-level circuits.
 * Keep current with the latest technical innovations in electrical engineering.
 * Strong understanding of electrical and circuit board design software; preferably Eagle CAD and manufacturing processes.
 * Able to problem solve and troubleshoot as the need arises.
 * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability and flexibility to travel to domestic and international customer sites.

Sample of Current Projects Employee will work on:

 * Maintaining and adding features to:
 * Embedded projects are written in C using Microchip microcontrollers.
 * 2 Projects written in C# using Visual Studio.
 * Troubleshooting circuit boards as needed.
 * Drawing schematics for and routing PCBs (typically <4 per year).
 * Troubleshooting software/firmware-related issues with our products., * Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

 * Embedded software: 1 year (Preferred)
 * Firmware: 1 year (Preferred)

## Description

* Design of electrical systems including circuit board design and system wiring requirements.
 * Software and firmware programming to meet requirements determined by the development team.
 * Provide customer support and assistance.
 * Assist in creating training materials and project documentation as needed.
 * Support the manufacturing department with product development and testing.
 * Training new electrical assembly technicians.
 * Some production work will be involved.

The responsibilities listed reflect essential functions and do not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.


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