Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Engineer - Embedded Firmware Development

Based in our Eden Prairie, Minnesota location, the Senior Engineer - Embedded Firmware Development in Emerson Enterprise Technologies is responsible for leading Ethernet-based communication protocol.

This position reports to the Senior Engineering Manager - Communication Technologies and is responsible for developing Ethernet-based communication stacks and libraries such as TCP/IP, HART/HART-IP, OPC-UA, Ethernet-IP, Profinet.

The job functionality includes developing proof of concepts to confirm with protocol specifications and design architecture, developing and maintaining solutions for communication protocol programs through accepted engineering techniques, practices, and procedures. Responsibilities also include applying cybersecurity-by-design principles in accordance with the IEC/ISA 62443 development methodology, ensuring secure software development lifecycle practices, threat modeling, risk assessment, and implementation of defense-in-depth strategies throughout the product development process.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead Ethernet-based industrial communication protocol domain and respective development projects
• Responsible for firmware project activities like writing requirements, writing code (C, C++), unit testing, code reviewing, static analysis, and code debugging.
• Works independently on assignments – individual contributor.
• Lead and participate in selecting appropriate tools, technologies, and platforms for product development and testing.
• Establish guidelines and best practices for the group to ensure an effective development process and well developed and tested products that are easily maintained.
• Work well in a structured, agile environment
• Work on functional and conformance testing.
• Ability to work independently and lead a domain with the least supervision

Who You Are:

• You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You enjoy multi-tasking, and also applying knowledge of the organization to advance multiple objectives. You lay out a thorough schedule and list steps for achieving objectives. You understand interpersonal and group dynamics and react in an effective manner. You tackle difficult issues with optimism and confidence. You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelors/Masters – with 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development in Embedded C/C++
• Any Ethernet-based communication protocols working experience (such as TCP/IP, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, HART-IP, Profinet)
• Proficient in multi-tasking / multi-threading environment using embedded RTOS and services
• C++ and/or Object-Oriented Programming concepts are required
• Robust analysis and problem-solving skills, quick learner, self-directed, creative problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as good presentation skills
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Degree in any of these Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Computer or Instrumentation is preferred
• Work experience with any industrial communication protocol is an added advantage
• Knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS server and protocol is an added advantage

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.