Senior Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Senior Firmware Engineer to join our mission-based R&D team focused on power electronics, protection, control, and conversion of AC, DC, and hybrid systems. We pioneer technologies, incubate new markets, and influence industry standards by conceiving and developing products and systems, and delivering industry certified solutions. Our team is developing and implementing the next generation of electrical distribution technologies to enable a safer, more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future. Responsibilities: • Specify, design and develop firmware for solid-state circuit breakers, hybrid protection systems, Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS), and advanced power conversion products. • Own the product development lifecycle from concept and architecture through requirements, design documentation, implementation, validation, certification, and commercialization • Design and implement firmware for protection, sensing, fault detection, interruption, current limiting, communication, and control functions using simulation and modeling • Develop and implement algorithms for analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics designs with emphasis on reliability, validation, manufacturability, and EMC performance. • Collaborate with electronics, software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and certification teams while contributing to innovation: intellectual property, technical publications, and standards activities Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and 5+ years of experience in firmware or software product development; Master's preferred • Proven experience taking products from innovation through commercialization in regulated or safety-critical markets • Strong proficiency in C or C++ programming for microcontroller-based and real-time embedded software architectures and systems • Experience developing software configuration management and formal change control processes with experience creating and maintaining software requirements, architecture documents, detailed designs, and traceability artifacts. • Experience with embedded development and debugging tools, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and version control systems such as Git, SVN, or equivalent. • Experience with real-time control systems, hardware interfaces, and communication protocols including UART, SPI, I²C, and CAN • Preferred experience developing software to be MISRA compliant or certification with UL 1998 especially in the development of protection systems and/or power electronic devices • Ability to travel up to 10-15% Personal Attributes: • Mission driven with a passion for innovation in electrification, power distribution, and energy management • Collaborative and influential team player with strong technical leadership skills capable of working effectively across multi-disciplinary and global teams • Hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems in the lab and bringing products to market • Curious and continuous learner who stays current with emerging power electronics, embedded systems, and protection technologies • Proven record of innovation through patents, publications, standards participation, or invention disclosures Bring your embedded expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with you - apply today! For this U.S. based position, the expected total pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year. Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match. Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera. Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace. Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.