Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description:

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Uphold Safety as our #1 Value in all that we do
• Design, develop, test, and debug firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller-based embedded systems, including low-level hardware interaction
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing, and engineering teams
• Develop solutions and requirements that satisfy customer needs for high reliability industrial applications while staying within challenging constraints such as low power
• Perform code reviews and support software quality initiatives
• Troubleshoot and resolve firmware and embedded system issues
• Support product validation, verification, and production readiness activities
• Research and evaluate emerging embedded technologies and industry trends
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the long-term development of Emerson''s electric actuation portfolio

Who You Are:

• You identify and seize new opportunities and consistently look for ways to improve processes and outcomes. You are innovative and bring strong attention to detail when solving complex technical challenges. You collaborate effectively across teams, openly ask questions, and communicate clearly to ensure successful completion of projects. You adapt to changing priorities and take ownership in delivering high-quality results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Professional experience developing embedded software or firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Strong programming skills in C and C++
• Experience working with embedded systems and microcontroller-based products
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
• 5+ years of firmware or embedded software development experience
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience debugging embedded hardware and software systems
• Familiarity with source control, defect tracking, and software development lifecycle processes
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and HART
• Experience with object-oriented design methodologies and UML
• Experience with C#
• Experience supporting products from concept through production release