Sr. Firmware Engineer

The Role

As Senior Firmware Engineer with Xylem you will design, develop, and support embedded firmware for Sensus gas AMI and metering products. You will work on complex, low‑level systems while maintaining a holistic view of system performance, reliability, and customer impact. In this role, you will collaborate across engineering teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality, factory‑ready products that meet utility, industry, and internal standards.

• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware for battery‑operated RF AMI and metering products.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, test, analytics, and system software) to ensure seamless integration and performance.

• Optimize firmware for power consumption, memory usage, and overall system efficiency in resource‑constrained environments.

• Develop and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and scripts (e.g., Python, C#, xUnit, Ceedling) to support validation and performance analysis.

• Support hardware design activities, including circuit design, PCB layout, and microcontroller configuration.

• Create and execute test plans and contribute to continuous integration and product validation efforts.

• Investigate field returns and partner with quality teams to identify root causes and drive product improvements.

• Contribute to technical documentation, system specifications, and firmware architecture improvements to support scalability and sustainability.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science.

• 3‑5 years’ experience developing embedded systems or embedded OS solutions.

• Strong programming experience in C for microcontrollers in resource‑constrained environments (memory, power, performance).

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Proven ability to test, debug, and troubleshoot at both firmware and board level using lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

• Experience developing PC‑based tools or scripts for testing, automation, or data analysis.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware development.

• Experience working with high-volume or utility metering products.

• Experience optimizing firmware for low power consumption, memory usage, and performance.

• Experience with MSP
  430 or ARM Cortex-M architectures.

• Experience writing assembly language in addition to C for microcontrollers.

• Experience developing system specifications, product requirements, and prototype test plans.

• Familiarity with RF systems, AMI technologies, or IoT-connected devices.

• Experience contributing to firmware architecture improvements and development process enhancements.

• Work Environment: Combination of office and engineering lab environment with embedded systems and test equipment.

• Physical Demands: Ability to work with electronic hardware and computers for extended periods.

• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel as needed for collaboration or product support activities.

We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.