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This team of engineers develops innovative monitoring systems used for Grid Monitoring, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), and Generation applications in electrical substations and power plants.\nAs a Firmware Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and support of embedded firmware for monitoring and diagnostic products used throughout the electrical power industry. Working closely with Systems, Hardware, Test, and Product Management teams, you will develop software across bare-metal, RTOS-based, and embedded Linux environments, helping deliver solutions that meet demanding requirements for performance, reliability, cybersecurity, and maintainability.\nYou will contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements analysis and implementation through testing, verification, release, and sustaining engineering. Leveraging modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development and test automation tools where appropriate, you will help deliver high-quality products used throughout power generation, transmission, and distribution networks worldwide.\nHere's where you'll demonstrate your proficiencies:\nDesign, develop, maintain, and debug embedded firmware for real-time monitoring and diagnostic systems.\nDevelop software using Embedded C/C++ on microcontroller and microprocessor-based platforms.\nSupport development of low-level firmware, bootloaders, device drivers, hardware abstraction layers, and hardware interfaces.\nWork with Systems, Hardware, Software, and Test Engineers to develop integrated product solutions.\nImplement and maintain communications interfaces and industrial protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, and related technologies.\nDevelop software for data acquisition, diagnostics, communications, event processing, and system control functions.\nPerform debugging, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting of embedded systems.\nDevelop and execute unit, integration, and system-level testing activities.\nSupport software configuration management, traceability, and release activities.\nContribute to cybersecurity, compliance, and product quality initiatives.\nUtilise modern development, automation, and AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity and software quality.\nParticipate in Agile Scrum teams to support efficient product delivery and continuous improvement.\nQualifications\nThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.\n3-5 years of industry experience in embedded firmware development, testing, debugging, and deployment.\nExperience developing firmware for microcontroller and microprocessor-based systems.\nStrong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ development within embedded and real-time environments.\nUnderstanding of embedded software design principles, real-time operating systems, interrupt-driven systems, memory management, and software debugging techniques.\nExperience working with peripheral interfaces such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet, and USB.\nExperience with embedded debugging, board bring-up, and hardware-software integration.\nExperience developing or supporting industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, or similar.\nExperience working with embedded Linux and/or RTOS-based systems.\nFamiliarity with version control systems such as Git.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively within a cross-functional engineering team.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience developing products for the electrical power, utility, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure sectors.\nExperience with Digital Fault Recording (DFR), Power Quality (PQ), PMU, GIS monitoring, transformer monitoring, partial discharge monitoring, or related applications.\nExperience with bare-metal firmware development on ARM Cortex-M or similar embedded architectures.\nExperience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr, or similar.\nFamiliarity with Board Support Packages (BSPs), bootloaders, and device driver development.\nExperience with Ethernet networking, managed switches, PTP, NTP, and time-synchronised systems.\nExperience troubleshooting communications using tools such as Wireshark.\nFamiliarity with JTAG, SWD, logic analysers, and embedded debugging tools.\nKnowledge of software testing, automated test frameworks, and CI/CD practices.\nUnderstanding of cybersecurity principles and secure firmware development practices.\nExperience with Python or other scripting languages for automation and test development.\nExperience using JIRA, Confluence, and Agile Scrum methodologies.\nFamiliarity with AI-assisted software development tools and techniques.\nExposure to FPGA-based systems or FPGA integration would be advantageous.\nAbout Ralliant\nRalliant stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life-faster, smarter, and more reliably.\nOur high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. From power generation and transmission to industrial automation and critical infrastructure, our technologies help customers monitor, protect, and optimise their most valuable assets.\nAt Ralliant, we are building the future together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.\nAbout Qualitrol\nQUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high-value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of products on demand and customised to meet individual customer requirements.\nWe are the largest and most trusted global leader in partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment, and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. 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