Firmware Engineer

Job Title

Firmware Engineer

The Firmware Engineer will design, develop, and support embedded firmware for metering and grid-edge solutions. This individual will work across the full product lifecycle—from requirements and design to coding, testing, and sustaining engineering—while collaborating closely with cross‑functional hardware, software, and systems teams in an Agile environment. This work will be based onsite in Lafayette, IN.

• Research, specify, design, develop, and test firmware for new products.
• Support and enhance existing firmware based on customer feedback, field issues, and product improvement initiatives.
• Develop internal tools for testing, debugging, automation, and programming to improve development efficiency.
• Provide technical support for both current and legacy meter functionality.
• Lead and contribute to component and system‑level design, development, documentation, and validation activities.
• Collaborate on Agile, sprint‑based development teams, working with multi‑discipline engineering groups across hardware, firmware, software, and architecture.
• Participate in mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the functional area.
• Contribute to innovation in new technologies, product architectures, and validation methods.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

• Embedded C programming.
• Experience with Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or bare‑metal firmware design.
• Strong hands‑on experience with microcontrollers or microprocessors (any family acceptable).
• Familiarity with embedded design constraints such as memory, timing, low‑level drivers, and hardware interfaces.

• Battery‑powered embedded system design (strongly preferred).
• Flow measurement or sensor/system measurement experience.
• Python for scripting, test automation, and tooling.
• Exposure to industries such as industrial products, automotive, medical devices, microwave/RF, or other regulated, high‑reliability sectors.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development.
• Experience with C++ for embedded or systems‑level development.
• Experience in Agile / Scrum / sprint‑based development environments.

The position requires onsite presence with some flexibility on start and end time. Core hours are typically 9 AM to 4 PM, onsite in Indianapolis.

This is a permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 per year. Benefits will be provided to candidates for review before setting up interview.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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