Senior Firmware Engineer

Newell Brands•Sandy Springs, GA

About The Position

The Senior Firmware Engineer is a key member of the R&D team responsible for developing and sustaining embedded software for DYMO’s direct thermal and thermal transfer printers. This engineer leads firmware development across the full product lifecycle — from concept definition and system architecture through validation, certification, and production — ensuring robust, reliable, manufacturable, and compliant embedded solutions aligned with product objectives. This role requires a technically rigorous engineer who thrives in a fast-paced product development environment and brings strong architectural judgment, disciplined debugging skills, and structured problem-solving to every initiative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development
Proven experience delivering embedded software from concept through mass production in electromechanical or consumer products
Experience working in cross-functional, international product development teams
Strong experience with microcontrollers and embedded application processors (ARM-based platforms preferred)
Strong proficiency in C; working knowledge of C++ for embedded systems
Experience with RTOS environments and/or embedded Linux
Understanding of electronics fundamentals and ability to interpret electronic schematics
Experience developing low-level drivers and system-level firmware for motor control, sensors, communication interfaces, and user interfaces
Strong debugging capability using laboratory instrumentation
Ability to design firmware architectures that balance performance, memory constraints, power consumption, and scalability
Strong architectural thinking and structured technical decision-making
Disciplined, data-driven problem-solving approach
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across global, multi-disciplinary teams
Clear and concise communication skills
Strong ownership mindset with accountability for product performance and reliability
Ability to operate effectively under time and resource constraints

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with communication technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is a plus
Experience with development environments such as IAR, Keil, or similar toolchains
Knowledge of C#, scripting tools, or managed languages is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for DYMO thermal printers, including print control, motion systems, cutting systems, tape transport mechanisms, and user interface functionality
Analyze product requirements and translate them into scalable, maintainable embedded software architectures
Participate in full product development lifecycle activities, including requirements definition, architecture selection, prototyping, debugging, validation, certification, and production release
Own firmware system for critical product functions such as print quality, parameter optimization, motor control, cutting control, connectivity, and user interface behavior
Define and execute firmware validation strategies, including development of test tools, documentation, and support for product qualification and regulatory certification
Assist in hardware architecture selection and key component evaluation, ensuring optimal integration between firmware, electronics, and mechanical subsystems
Support manufacturing readiness and mass production ramp, including debugging pilot builds, resolving field issues, and sustaining released products
Conduct firmware sustaining activities for already marketed products, including performance improvements, defect resolution, and feature enhancements
Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, quality, manufacturing, and external development partners to deliver reliable, high-quality embedded solutions
Maintain accurate documentation and configuration control within enterprise systems (Jira, Windchill, and related tools), following agreed global development processes
Build and expand technical knowledge related to thermal printing technologies, print parameter optimization, and emerging connectivity platforms
Troubleshoot complex system-level issues using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators, and multi-meters
Work independently under general project-level supervision, delivering high-quality firmware solutions within defined timelines and resource constraints