What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior 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 Senior Firmware 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 SJEpcb.com or SJEinc.com!
The job:
As our Senior Firmware Engineer, your primary role will be to design firmware for custom embedded controls that span a variety of industries, from industrial controls to smart energy products and other emerging technologies. You will develop control algorithms, bootloaders and production QA test firmware, as well as test the hardware/firmware designs to ensure it meets the functional specifications. You will be working closely with the OEM embedded team and external customers to understand product requirements and researching the best technologies to meet their needs.
The skills, education, and experience you need:
To succeed in this role, you must have experience with:
- Writing embedded firmware in C/C (for Cortex-M4 microcontrollers primarily)
- Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS or similar)
- Developing custom control algorithms
- Implementing I2C, UART, and SPI interfaces
- Reading schematics and debugging embedded controllers on circuit boards
- Working with customers (internal or external) to define product requirements
- Assisting in selecting components to meet customer requirements
A 4-year degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree and 7-10 years of experience are required.
The skills that are nice to have and would set you apart:
- Embedded Linux and Python programming experience
- CAN, USB, or Industrial Fieldbus protocols
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or other wireless protocols
- UI/UX design experience
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Hardware design for embedded controller applications
- Experience reviewing schematics and PCB layouts
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 $108,000 - $120,000/year 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 www.sjeinc.com. SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $108,000 - $120,000