Sr. Firmware Engineer

Xylem•Morrisville, NC

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Firmware Engineer with Xylem you will design, develop, and support embedded firmware for Sensus gas AMI and metering products. You will work on complex, low-level systems while maintaining a holistic view of system performance, reliability, and customer impact. In this role, you will collaborate across engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality, factory-ready products that meet utility, industry, and internal standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science
3-5 years’ experience developing embedded systems or embedded OS solutions.
Strong programming experience in C for microcontrollers in resource-constrained environments (memory, power, performance).
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Proven ability to test, debug, and troubleshoot at both firmware and board level using lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
Experience developing PC-based tools or scripts for testing, automation, or data analysis.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware development.
Experience working with high-volume or utility metering products.
Experience optimizing firmware for low power consumption, memory usage, and performance.
Experience with MSP430 or ARM Cortex-M architectures.
Experience writing assembly language in addition to C for microcontrollers.
Experience developing system specifications, product requirements, and prototype test plans.
Familiarity with RF systems, AMI technologies, or IoT-connected devices.
Experience contributing to firmware architecture improvements and development process enhancements.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test embedded firmware for battery-operated RF AMI and metering products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, test, analytics, and system software) to ensure seamless integration and performance.
Optimize firmware for power consumption, memory usage, and overall system efficiency in resource-constrained environments.
Develop and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and scripts (e.g., Python, C#, xUnit, Ceedling) to support validation and performance analysis.
Support hardware design activities, including circuit design, PCB layout, and microcontroller configuration.
Create and execute test plans and contribute to continuous integration and product validation efforts.
Investigate field returns and partner with quality teams to identify root causes and drive product improvements.
Contribute to technical documentation, system specifications, and firmware architecture improvements to support scalability and sustainability.