What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Design Engineer position at SJE?
We are Proud to be SJE
At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Firmware Design Engineer to support our SJE Rhombus brand. This role will work out of our New Hope, MN location.
Our SJE Rhombus brand is a leading provider of custom circuit board design, firmware and software development, sourcing and inventory solutions, as well as printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. Check us out at or
The job:
As our Firmware Design Engineer, your primary role will be to assist in developing firmware used on a variety of electronic hardware. Applications range from pump control to smart energy products and other emerging technologies. You will develop and debug firmware for embedded controllers following the standards and principles of the R&D team. You will be working closely with the hardware team, debugging circuit boards and ensuring the product passes agency testing. You will work in a project team environment with internal and external customers to create new products or improve existing products. You will occasionally develop mobile applications for smart phones, tablets or PCs for panel and alarm products.
The skills, education, and experience you need:
To succeed in this role, you must have experience with:
- Embedded C with and without the use of a Real-Time Operating System
- Debugging embedded systems
- I2C, UART, and SPI interfaces, UI/UX development
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other wireless protocols
A 4-year degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree and 1-2 years of experience are required.
Answering your questions:
When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.
- What are the hours? Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
- What is the starting wage? The starting salary for this position is $68,000 - $78,000/year for Associate level or $85,000 - $97,000/year for Engineer level depending on experience.
- What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package
- What is my commute? Plug this address into Google Maps: 9307 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN 55428.
We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.
Why Work With Us
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you're not just working—you're building a legacy
Learn more and apply on-line at SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $68,000 - $78,000