About the role
Staff Firmware Engineer
Title
Staff Firmware Engineer
Department
R&D
Location
Niwot, CO (Hybrid)
About Us
Established in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a
- global leader
- for
- micro-contamination monitoring
- equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the
- semiconductor
- and
- pharmaceutical
- industries .
We’re
a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains
.
We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in
a great place
to live .
Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications.
Your Impact
We are looking for a
Staff Firmware Engineer
who will contribute to the success of the
R&D
Team, applying their
- expertise
- in
- firmware engineering
to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions
.
In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams,
demonstrate
strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and
maintain
a commitment to professional excellence,
quality
and continuous improvement.
The Role
As a Staff Firmware Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical contributor within R&D, developing embedded firmware for Particle Measuring Systems’ advanced instruments across the full product lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust, scalable, and secure firmware solutions, while providing technical leadership through architecture, design reviews, mentorship, and continuous improvement of development processes and tools. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, clear technical communication, and a commitment to quality, reliability, and engineering excellence.
Job Responsibilities
Lead and/or
participate
in an Agile Scrum team, completing firmware work items in areas including communications interfaces, GUI interfaces and particle counting code
.
Drive requirements discovery and decision-making, partnering
with
internal and external
stakeholders
to capture, clarify, and prioritize business, customer, and technical needs
;
develop design and engineering reference documentation
.
Manage, i nterpret ,
refine ,
and prioritize
complex
user
stories in the backlog; interfacing with the team
and with
management stakeholders to understand customer needs and technical needs and to discover and implement
appropriate resolutions
of items .
Architect
complex
reusable solutions using object-oriented design in C++ or Rust
.
Continuously improve firmware development processes and tools,
identifying
gaps, proposing solutions, and driving adoption to increase quality and efficiency across the team
.
Provide
- expert
- technical leadership
- for firmware
- team ,
mentoring engineers through structured feedback, design reviews, training, and hands-on collaboration
.
Serve as a cross-functional technical leader, proactively
in terfac ing
across
engineering, marketing,
manufacturing
and service
to ensure firmware solutions meet
product
requirements .
Th is job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive .
Responsibilities may evolve over time, and other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company
.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer
Engineering
or Computer Science.
Ten or more years of embedded firmware development experience.
Ten
or more years of experience as a technical lead or similar.
Experience serving as
Scrum
Master or Product Owner in an Agile environment.
Experience gathering and authoring requirements.
Demonstrated
- track record
- of process and tool improvement within an engineering environment.
- Strong C++ or Rust programming language skills.
- Object-oriented design skills.
- Development experience with Embedded Linux at Application level.
- Experience implementing software version control and bug tracking systems.
- Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
- Experience in cyber security.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Scrum Master or Product Owner.
- C programming language experience.
Expertise
in Git, Jira,
DevSuite
, Jama, or similar.
Strong experience with QT, Linux
Kernel
- and driver development.
- ARM-based SoC firmware design.
- Experience with TCP/IP,
WiFi
and Bluetooth protocol development.
AI and ML algorithm selection and application.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role primarily
- operates
- in an office/lab/manufacturing environment.
- M ust
be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time
.
This is a hybrid position, “in-office” approximately 50% of the time.
Occasional lifting of up to
20
lbs.
may be
required .
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role
.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary range
$ 150000 - 165000
Our compensation philosophy
we offer competitive pay based on market data, including local, national, and industry benchmarks
.
For new hires, offers are
generally within
the established min- to mid-point of the range for the role, with flexibility to recognize experience, skills, and education
.
Our approach ensures fair pay internally while
remaining
competitive externally and allows room for growth.
Comprehensive benefits package
- Health coverage: medical, dental, vision,
- fsa , onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
- Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee
- assistance
- programs
Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive
.
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