Staff Firmware Engineer (Communication Protocol)
Rockwell Automation1 day ago
Singapore, SingaporeStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, development, integration, and maintenance of embedded firmware for industrial communication solutions.
- Develop communication protocols and reusable communication subsystem frameworks across product platforms.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to firmware engineers.
- Troubleshoot complex communication and networking issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolution.
- Ensure quality through requirements traceability, design reviews, testing, compliance standards, and reliable firmware practices.
- Collaborate globally with firmware, systems, hardware, quality, and product management teams.
- Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
- Stay current with industrial networking, embedded firmware, and cybersecurity technologies.
- Organize and direct activities of other employees while working as both an individual contributor and technical leader.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a firmware concentration, or equivalent experience; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Experience developing communication protocols, including analysis, design, programming, and testing of real-time firmware systems.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and scripting languages.
- Desired experience with Green Hills Integrity OS, Multi IDE, TCP/IP networking, Git or similar version-control tools, Achilles, Burp Suite, Jira, and Jama.
- At least seven years of experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and practices for embedded and industrial products, with cybersecurity training or certification preferred.
- Familiarity with CIP and CIP Security protocols and agile processes such as Scrum and SAFe is desired.
- Ability to develop high-quality, maintainable firmware subsystems or systems productively.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly in verbal and written form and collaborate effectively in a globally distributed, matrixed organization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium Calm membership.
- Volunteer paid time off available after six months of employment for eligible employees.
- Company volunteer and donation matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Personalized wellbeing programs through the OnTrack program.
- On-demand digital course library for professional development.
- Hybrid work policy requiring work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless business obligations require otherwise.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation builds industrial control hardware and factory software for manufacturers, and sells services and systems to design, operate, and maintain automated plants. Its Allen-Bradley controllers, drives, and safety products pair with FactoryTalk software and MES to support discrete and process industries. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Milwaukee, it is a public company on the NYSE (ROK) with global sales, partners, and OEM customers.