✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Senior Firmware Engineer

at Emerson Electric

📍 Eden Prairie, MN, United States Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves leading the development of industrial Ethernet-based communication protocols with a focus on cybersecurity, protocol compliance, and secure software practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead communication protocol projects
  • Develop firmware for industrial protocols
  • Implement cybersecurity principles
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments
  • Ensure conformance to IEC/ISA 62443

Technical Overview

The environment includes industrial communication standards, embedded firmware development in C and C++, with emphasis on cybersecurity, threat modeling, and protocol implementation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior firmware engineer with at least 5 years of experience in industrial communication protocols, proficient in C and C++, with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and experience leading protocol development projects.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years embedded firmware developmentExperience with Ethernet-based communication protocolsProficiency in C and C++Experience leading communication protocol projectsKnowledge of cybersecurity principles

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with IEC/ISA 62443Knowledge of threat modelingExperience with conformance testingExperience with industrial communication standards

Tools & Platforms

AgileDevelopment tools for embedded systems

Required Skills

Ethernet-based communication protocolsTCP/IPHARTHART-IPOPC-UAEthernet-IPProfinetCC++Cybersecurity-by-designIEC/ISA 62443Secure software development lifecycleThreat modelingRisk assessmentDefense-in-depth strategies

Hard Skills

Ethernet-based communication protocolsTCP/IPHARTHART-IPOPC-UAEthernet-IPProfinetCC++Communication protocol developmentCybersecurity-by-designIEC/ISA 62443Secure software development lifecycleThreat modelingRisk assessmentDefense-in-depth strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipIndependent workingStructured environmentAgile methodologyProblem-solvingAnalytical thinking

Certifications

Preferred

IEC/ISA 62443Cybersecurity certifications

Industry & Role

Industry Industrial Automation / Electronics
Job Function Industrial communication protocol development and cybersecurity
Role Subtype Embedded Firmware Engineer
Tech Domains Ethernet, TCP/IP, HART, OPC-UA, Ethernet-IP, Profinet, Cybersecurity, Embedded firmware, RTOS

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

Ethernet-based communication protocolTCP/IPHARTHART-IPOPC-UAEthernet-IPProfinetCC++Cybersecurity-by-designIEC/ISA 62443Secure software development lifecycleThreat modelingRisk assessmentDefense-in-depth

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years experience in embedded firmware, No experience with Ethernet-based protocols, Lack of C or C++ proficiency, No experience leading communication projects

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