Staff Firmware Engineer

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.•Lakewood, CO

12h

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world. At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including potential bonus opportunities, equity awards, commission, and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position. The Staff Firmware Engineer leads the design, development, and optimization of firmware for embedded systems. As the company’s primary expert in firmware architecture and development, you will mentor less experienced engineers, troubleshoot issues, and ensure firmware components are reliable, efficient, and scalable. Works closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to integrate firmware with hardware systems, ensuring the product meets the highest functionality and quality standards. This position supports Mesa's Calibration Solutions business. Our Calibration Solutions portfolio uses the principles of advanced metrology to enable customers to measure and calibrate critical parameters in applications such as Environmental and Process Monitoring, Dialysis, Gas Flow, Air Quality, and Torque Testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
8 years of experience in embedded systems development and firmware engineering, with at least 4-5 years of experience in a senior or lead role.
Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly language programming for embedded systems.
Extensive experience with embedded debugging tools, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial analyzers.
Strong understanding of hardware design, including circuit diagrams, data sheets, and schematics.
Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git), continuous integration, and issue tracking systems.
Familiarity with software development processes (Agile, Scrum) and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
Strong experience with power management techniques and optimization for embedded systems.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Firmware Architecture & Design
Development & Debugging
Mentorship & Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Firmware Optimization & Performance Tuning
Product Lifecycle Support
Innovation & Technology Leadership
Quality Assurance & Best Practices

Benefits

Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options, Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
Company paid life insurance and AD&D
Flexible Time Off Policy
Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
Nine (9) paid company holidays per year