Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
We're Hiring for a Sr. Firmware Engineer.
THE ROLE: Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer is a key member of the R&D team responsible for designing and developing system firmware for water quality instruments, sensors, and data collection platforms. From concept to design and implementation for new product development projects as well as support and maintenance of existing instrument firmware, calibration software, and functional testing are all part of this exciting opportunity.
CO RE RESPONSIBILITIES: - System firmware development, analysis, design, implementation for new product development.
- Contribute to the design, optimization, and delivery of software solutions that support customer-facing teams, while also mentoring and supporting team members.
- Prepare comprehensive design specifications and implementation plans for both software and hardware modules, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Develop drivers and support code for embedded microcontrollers including UART/SPI/ADC/USB/etc.
- Develop code algorithms for data modeling, sensors and signal processing.
- Design and validate experiments used to test instrumentation sub-systems and integrated systems.
- Automated testing and field testing pertaining to instrumentation development.
- Support and sustaining existing instrument firmware
- Develop calibration software and processes to transition new instruments from prototype to production.
- Manage tasks and timelines with good time management
- Provide Technical Support related to firmware as needed
- Maintain and complete Documentation and records per R&D processes.
- Contribute to the design, optimization, and delivery of software solutions that support customer-facing teams, while also mentoring and supporting team members.
- Prepare comprehensive design specifications and implementation plans for both software and hardware modules, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Develop drivers and support code for embedded microcontrollers including UART/SPI/ADC/USB/etc.
- Develop code algorithms for data modeling, sensors and signal processing.
- Design and validate experiments used to test instrumentation sub-systems and integrated systems.
- Automated testing and field testing pertaining to instrumentation development.
- Support and sustaining existing instrument firmware
- Develop calibration software and processes to transition new instruments from prototype to production.
- Manage tasks and timelines with good time management
- Provide Technical Support related to firmware as needed
- Maintain and complete Documentation and records per R&D processes
High Impact Behaviors: - Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
- Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years embedded firmware experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
- Excellent ASM/C/C language skills and understanding
- Experience with ARM SoC HAL and BSP development
- Experience in complete product/system development
- Good math and/or physics understanding
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and simulation tools.
- Strong expertise in C and Python, particularly in object-oriented programming and data structures.
- Proven experience developing reliable embedded systems and implementing communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, Bluetooth, I2C, SPI, and MODBUS.
Good to Have Competencies: - Experience with measurement and control devices or IoT modems will be an added advantage.
- Development of water measurement instrumentation is a strong plus.
- Experience with custom Linux platforms (e.g.Yocto) and Real-Time Operating Systems (Zephyr, FreeRTOS,etc) a plus.
- Proficiency with Make/CMake for both host and target systems.
- Experience working with Agile Methodology
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient development workflows.
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Working Conditions: - General office environment (in office or from home office), laboratory, manufacturing area, field sites, treatment plants or research areas requiring the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Personal protective equipment maybe required to be used. Position requires the ability to work with computers, may need the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Less than 5% travel required.
- Plan to be onsite at our Yellow Springs location 1-4 times a month, schedule may change
Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
Salary range:
$86,700.00 - $156,100.00
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology.