Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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.

The Role:

The Firmware Engineer is a specialized role within the field of software engineering, focusing on the development of embedded software that controls electronic devices. They are responsible for designing, coding, and testing the firmware—the intermediary software that allows hardware to communicate with software. This includes developing algorithms and system level applications that operate on the device’s firmware. Firmware Engineers work closely with hardware engineers to understand the design and limitations of the hardware, ensuring the firmware is optimized for low level operations and resource constraints.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and test firmware for high volume, battery operated RF Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) and metering products.

• Develop and integrate sensors used within metering products.

• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical and product engineers to ensure high quality, factory-ready products that adhere to schedule, cost, and performance requirements.

• Collaborate with other development and test teams (e.g. handheld tools, headend systems, analytics) to ensure products work flawlessly within Sensus solutions and with 3rd party offerings.

• Assist with design calculations, analog and digital circuit design, and PCB schematics/layouts.

• Assist quality assurance and marketing teams in investigating and analyzing defective product returned from customers

• Develop PC-based tools and applications for demonstration and analysis of metrology and product performance data.

• Develop documentation required for collaboration, sustainability, and internal processes.

• Interface with third-party companies to enable integration of their technologies with the Sensus portfolio of products.

• Participation in Xylem Watermark (community service) volunteer activities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, and/or Computer Science

• At least 3 years of embedded OS and/or embedded systems development experience, preferably with utility metering products or other high volume products.

• Experience writing assembly language and C code for micro-controllers in resource-limited situations (ROM/RAM/MIPS).

• Experience using common test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and spectrum analyzers.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards, as well as providing team technical guidance.

• Must be fluent in English (both written and oral)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and debugging software on MSP430 or ARM Cortex-M3 architectures is desired.

Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Salary range:

$71,000.00 - $113,500.00

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 diversity, equity and inclusion 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 embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and 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! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation