Sr. Firmware Engineer - Embedded Systems

Romet Limited•Mississauga, ON

25d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

ROMET Limited was founded in 1972. Today, Romet is an international market leader that provides end-to-end measurement solutions to natural gas utilities across the globe by providing best-in-class technologies to meet our customers' needs now and 20 years from now. Our technological platforms are designed to seamlessly provide customer-centric measurement solutions. Our mission is centered on customer satisfaction through responsive deliveries, technical support and customer service that is matched with rugged and reliable products, manufactured with uncompromising quality, accuracy, and safety requirements. We will continue developing innovative technologies within the natural gas industry, promoting efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Romet is a collaborative organization where talent is combined with experience to drive our business toward success. This is made possible by the work ethic, creativity and passion of our team members and their continued commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. Our team is truly diverse with different areas of expertise and backgrounds, all guided by a team of experienced and innovative leaders. Romet has been recognized as a Platinum winner for Best Managed Companies in Canada for nine consecutive years. We are currently looking for a Sr. Firmware Engineer – Embedded Systems to join our busy and growing manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be engaged in elevating the department and company to the next level. The incumbent will be forward looking and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement. For the right person this is an exciting opportunity to be developed and invested in to fill an important role within the operations team. We are looking for a highly motivated, focused, and outgoing person who wants to springboard their career with a thriving manufacturing company. You will be provided with the coaching and training needed throughout the onboarding and orientation process that will build from your base of skills acquired from your past experiences. You will learn our business during your training with our experts in Customer Experience and Operations. If you are excited at the prospect of joining an award-winning, high growth, technically relevant organization this may be the opportunity you. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Reporting directly to the VP of Product Realization, the Sr. Firmware Engineer – Embedded Systems will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded system software for industrial IOT products that are deployed in remote field installations with a high uptime requirement. These products are a core part of the data networking services, and IOT solutions and requires active participation in defining the hardware interfaces including working with product management and customers to shape our products.

Requirements

Proficiency in board bring‐up and debugging in Embedded systems
Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills
Creative Thinker, excellent analytical skills, collaborative, highly motivated, passionate about work
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Systems level approach to hardware and firmware
Familiar with hardware emulators, Scopes, and simulators
Experience with version control systems GIT-hub, Bitbucket
Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, programming ARM core micros (ST-Micro and related IDE environment)
Ability to read and understand schematic and PCB layout is an asset.
Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interaction
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills (logs, tools, hardware interfaces)
Experience working with legacy codebases, sensor-based or low-power devices
Understanding of time handling, synchronization, and data integrity
Experience in industrial IoT, metering, or utility systems
Familiarity with cloud-connected devices (e.g., AWS IoT)
High-quality, reliable firmware supporting accurate device behavior
Fast and effective resolution of complex issues
Strong ownership of product performance and stability
Degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent discipline
5+ years experience embedded SW development and system design
5+ years working knowledge of programming in C/C++
3+ years working knowledge of programming Java and Python
Must be experienced in both high‐ and low‐level system architecture design
Experienced in Bare metal AND RTOS based system design and programing. FreeRTOS knowledge is a plus
Experience with debug and test tools such as Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Multi‐meter, JTAG debugger etc.
Must be experienced with software development tools (IDE, configuration management, design, emulation, debugging, compilers, test)
Experience with HW/SW integration based on a variety of interfaces and protocols including, but not limited to RS232, RS485, UART, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C
Experience with embedded devices that run 24/7 in a remote industrial setting
Experience with battery powered embedded systems, very low power/ low resource design
Experience in RF (LTE, BLE) and industrial IOT products design is an asset
Experience in a Natural gas related industry considered an asset

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and experience with programming TI-MSP line and the IDE environment an asset
Ability to read and understand schematic and PCB layout is an asset.
Experience in RF (LTE, BLE) and industrial IOT products design is an asset
Experience in a Natural gas related industry considered an asset

Responsibilities

Firmware Development & Maintenance
Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for sensor devices
Extend and adapt existing firmware to support new hardware and product variants
Optimize performance, power consumption, and reliability
Debugging & Root Cause Analysis
Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues involving firmware, hardware, and data behavior
Perform deep root cause analysis and drive issues to resolution
Take ownership of product quality, not just code delivery
Diagnose and resolve issues across device, communication, and backend interactions
Analyze logs, data flows, and system behavior to identify root causes
Collaborate across teams to resolve cross-system issues
Data Accuracy & System Reliability
Ensure accurate data capture and consistency across device operations
Handle edge cases related to timing, synchronization, and device behavior
Validate system performance under real-world conditions
Testing & Validation
Define and execute validation and feasibility test scenarios
Develop test cases for edge conditions and failure scenarios
Collaborate with QA while owning technical validation strategy
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with QA, hardware, and cloud and software teams
Support system integration and end-to-end functionality.
Design, prototype, implement, test, and document embedded software
Design and Implement protocols for communication between embedded systems
Work with QA to develop and execute test cases for system design verification
Develop firmware, scripts, and applications to automate software testing
Work with Product Management/Sales Engineers to define product requirements/ensure customer needs are met
Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time
Critical thinking with a customer focused approach, drive a culture of accountability/cross-functional leadership
Demonstrated ownership of issues from investigation to resolution, including validation and verification of fixes
All of duties as assigned