Firmware Engineer

GARNER INDUSTRIES, LLC • Mankato, MN

91d • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer to join our innovative team in developing cutting-edge products and enhancing existing solutions. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain firmware for new and existing products, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring groundbreaking ideas to life, from concept to production. The position can be located either in our Lincoln, NE or Mankato, MN facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in hardware and/or firmware development in a product development environment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Assembly for embedded applications.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM, AVR, PIC) and real-time operating systems (RTOS) including embedded Linux.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Strong knowledge of real-time embedded systems, interrupts, and communications protocols from low-level hardware interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN) to high level (USB, TCP/UDP).
• Ability to interpret hardware specs, data sheets, and schematics.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., SVN, Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, LoRa).
• Familiarity with security practices for embedded systems, including secure boot and encryption.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for firmware validation.
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques for battery-operated devices.
• Working knowledge of power control systems, and sensor monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test firmware for new product development, ensuring alignment with product specifications and performance requirements as well as key stakeholders.
• Update, optimize, and maintain firmware for existing products to enhance functionality, fix bugs, and improve performance.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to integrate firmware with system architecture and ensure seamless operation.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as C, C++, or Assembly for embedded systems.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and validation of firmware on various microcontrollers and embedded platforms.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards.
• Contribute to the development of firmware development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate into firmware solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive wage based on education and experience.
• Great emphasis on working safely.
• Strong focus on celebrating success.
• Employee focused environment.
• Full health care benefits including dental and vision.
• 401k with company profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees