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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** ASGN Incorporated
- **Location:** Walpole, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Hardware Design, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-485 Standard, System Testing, Systems Integration, Serial Peripheral Interface, Industrial Software
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b8b05c2a8162993

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System validation?, * Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

 * 5+ years of firmware or embedded systems experience
 * Background in C programming on Linux systems, with experience in low-level development, debugging, and system integration
 * Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
 * Familiarity with embedded hardware and system-level debugging
 * Experience with communication protocols such as CAN or RS485
 * Experience with digital signal processing or control systems
 * Background in power electronics, industrial systems, or similar environments

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our engineering team, focused on designing and developing embedded firmware for advanced power systems. This role involves working on real-time, mission-critical applications and collaborating closely with hardware and systems teams to build reliable, high-performance products., * Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C in a Linux-based environment, supporting system-level functionality, debugging, and performance optimization

 * Work within real-time operating systems (RTOS)
 * Debug and troubleshoot firmware and hardware integration issues
 * Develop and optimize control algorithms and system logic
 * Implement communication protocols such as CAN, RS485, SPI, and I2C
 * Support new product development as well as improvements to existing systems
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, and quality
 * Assist with testing, validation, and production support


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