✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Senior Manager, Firmware & Software Development

at Rockwell Automation

📍 Mequon, Wisconsin, United States Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role leads firmware and software development teams focused on industrial drive solutions, emphasizing security, safety, and innovation in embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead firmware development in C/C++, Oversee software engineering in C#/.NET, Manage DevSecOps pipelines, Ensure compliance with IEC standards, Promote process discipline

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes embedded firmware in C/C++, software in C# and web frameworks like Angular/.NET, with a focus on cybersecurity standards IEC 62443 and IEC 61508, using tools like Matlab, Simulink, and Azure DevOps.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior firmware and software development leader with at least 8 years of experience in embedded systems, cybersecurity standards IEC 62443 and IEC 61508, and proficiency in C, C++, and modern web and mobile frameworks. They possess strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-disciplinary teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experienceAbility to travel up to 10%Firmware development in C/C++Software development in C#Web application design using Angular and .NETDevSecOps leadershipManage CI/CD pipelinesImplement security measures IEC 62443Ensure compliance IEC 61508

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with embedded cybersecurityExperience leading teamsBudget managementProcess disciplineFunctional safety standards

Tools & Platforms

MatlabSimulinkCC++C#Angular.NETXamarinMAUIGitHubAzure DevOps

Required Skills

Firmware DevelopmentCC++MatlabSimulinkIEC 62443IEC 61508C#.NETAngularXamarinMAUIDevSecOpsCI/CDAzureSecurity standardsEmbedded cybersecuritySoftware engineeringTeam leadershipProcess discipline

Hard Skills

CC++MatlabSimulinkIEC 62443IEC 61508C#Angular.NETXamarinMAUIGitHubAzureDevSecOpsCI/CD

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcollaborationcontinuous learninginnovationinclusive environmentaccountabilityguidance

Certifications

Preferred

IEC 62443IEC 61508

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Lead firmware and software development for industrial drive solutions

Keywords for Your Resume

Firmware DevelopmentCC++MatlabSimulinkIEC 62443IEC 61508C#.NETAngularXamarinMAUIDevSecOpsCI/CDAzureSecurity standardsEmbedded cybersecuritySoftware engineeringTeam leadershipProcess discipline

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with IEC 62443 or IEC 61508, No leadership experience in firmware/software development, Unable to travel up to 10%, No relevant embedded systems background

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