Lead Firmware Engineer

Vantaa, FIN, 01740Full-time2026-05-27 → 2026-11-09

Core

Design, development, and deployment of embedded firmware for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, leading global firmware direction and release governance.

Role type

Lead IC firmware engineer (power electronics)

Builds

Embedded firmware for UPS platforms

Domain

Power electronics / Critical power systems

Required skills

C/C++ programming, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), state machine design, closed-loop control systems, system engineering, version control (Git), communication protocols (CAN, SPI, Modbus, REST), lab equipment operation

Preferred skills

MATLAB/Simulink, PCB bring-up, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing, embedded Linux, PLD/FPGA programming (VHDL, Verilog), Agile/Scrum, Assembly language

Technologies

FreeRTOS, Git, CAN, SPI, Modbus, REST, MATLAB/Simulink, VHDL, Verilog, embedded Linux

Responsibilities

Lead global embedded firmware development lifecycle (design to release), own firmware technical direction and architecture, drive global alignment and prioritize backlog, plan and execute quarterly releases, provide execution leadership and mentor engineers, enforce release governance and quality, lead cybersecurity within firmware scope

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.