Firmware Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Firmware Engineer jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, concentrated in the defense electronics, semiconductor, and medical device sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level embedded systems engineers through principal and senior architects. The heaviest hiring is in the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), Charlotte, and the Greensboro-Winston-Salem corridor, where established names like Lenovo, Wolfspeed, and Siemens Healthineers maintain long-term engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties are real-time embedded C/C++ development, RTOS integration, and hardware-software bring-up for FPGA and ARM-based platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in Raleigh, NC . In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and release of embedded software supporting next-generation power management solutions. Working alongside global, cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in bringing new products to market, including advanced silicon carbide (SiC)-based three-phase power conversion systems that deliver reliable power for mission-critical applications such as data centers.
This position will be a hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Candidates must reside withing a 50-mile radius of our Raleigh facility. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates within the United States, and sponsorship support is provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $94,000- $138,000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
- Work as part an engineering team to develop, test, and release embedded software in support of new product development. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to support the launch of new products, including SiC-based three-phase power conversion systems designed to support critical loads such as data centers.
- Review product requirements and collaborate with system engineers to translate system-level specifications into embedded software architecture for new products.
- Evaluate alternative embedded software architecture solutions to meet customer and product development requirements factoring in cost, performance, and schedule.
- Establish system & sub-system level requirements from functional specifications and application needs.
- Develop, debug, and test embedded software in C/C++ for real-time control and system functionality.
- Validate designs using real-time hardware in the loop (HIL) simulation systems.
- Develop and optimize HDL code (e.g., VHDL/Verilog) for implementing digital control algorithms on FPGA.
- Perform synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure using industry-standard FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus).
- Support board-level bring-up and debugging of PLC, Microcontroller, and FPGA-based systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
- Apply best engineering practices and decision making for advanced technical problem solving.
- Leverage your skill and experience by giving guidance and leadership to other technical project team members.
- Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution with at least 3 years of work experience in real-time Firmware/Embedded software Development for three-phase power electronics OR
- Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution with at least 1 year of work experience in real-time Embedded software Development for three-phase power electronics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Design experience with power electronic products.
- Experience in embedded firmware development and programming in C/C++.
- Experience developing digital controls and algorithms for AC and DC power conversion.
- Experience using Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation.
- Experience with FPGA-based implementation of digital control algorithms and PWM modulation techniques.
- Familiarity with integrating FPGA designs with microcontrollers or DSPs in mixed-signal embedded systems.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot analog and digital control circuitry.
- Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS)
Skills:
- Strong understanding of analog & digital control theory along with digital filter designs.
- Extensive knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink tools including Control Toolbox, StateFlow, Optimization Verification & Filter Designs.
- Experience in design of closed loop control systems.
- Ability to simulate, analyze, and troubleshoot using HIL systems, preferably OPAL-RT.
- Knowledge of three phase electrical power systems
- Proficiency in HDL languages (VHDL, Verilog).
- Familiarity with industry-standard FPGA toolchains, including synthesis, simulation, and timing analysis tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim).
- Experience debugging FPGA designs using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG interfaces.
- Excellent verbal/ written communications.
- Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.
- Work in lab environment around high voltage where safety awareness is critical.
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All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in Raleigh, NC . In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and release of embedded software supporting next-generation power management solutions. Working alongside global, cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in bringing new products to market, including advanced silicon carbide (SiC)-based three-phase power conversion systems that deliver reliable power for mission-critical applications such as data centers.
This position will be a hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Candidates must reside withing a 50-mile radius of our Raleigh facility. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates within the United States, and sponsorship support is provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $94,000- $138,000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
- Work as part an engineering team to develop, test, and release embedded software in support of new product development. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to support the launch of new products, including SiC-based three-phase power conversion systems designed to support critical loads such as data centers.
- Review product requirements and collaborate with system engineers to translate system-level specifications into embedded software architecture for new products.
- Evaluate alternative embedded software architecture solutions to meet customer and product development requirements factoring in cost, performance, and schedule.
- Establish system & sub-system level requirements from functional specifications and application needs.
- Develop, debug, and test embedded software in C/C++ for real-time control and system functionality.
- Validate designs using real-time hardware in the loop (HIL) simulation systems.
- Develop and optimize HDL code (e.g., VHDL/Verilog) for implementing digital control algorithms on FPGA.
- Perform synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure using industry-standard FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus).
- Support board-level bring-up and debugging of PLC, Microcontroller, and FPGA-based systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
- Apply best engineering practices and decision making for advanced technical problem solving.
- Leverage your skill and experience by giving guidance and leadership to other technical project team members.
- Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution with at least 3 years of work experience in real-time Firmware/Embedded software Development for three-phase power electronics OR
- Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution with at least 1 year of work experience in real-time Embedded software Development for three-phase power electronics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Design experience with power electronic products.
- Experience in embedded firmware development and programming in C/C++.
- Experience developing digital controls and algorithms for AC and DC power conversion.
- Experience using Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation.
- Experience with FPGA-based implementation of digital control algorithms and PWM modulation techniques.
- Familiarity with integrating FPGA designs with microcontrollers or DSPs in mixed-signal embedded systems.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot analog and digital control circuitry.
- Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS)
Skills:
- Strong understanding of analog & digital control theory along with digital filter designs.
- Extensive knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink tools including Control Toolbox, StateFlow, Optimization Verification & Filter Designs.
- Experience in design of closed loop control systems.
- Ability to simulate, analyze, and troubleshoot using HIL systems, preferably OPAL-RT.
- Knowledge of three phase electrical power systems
- Proficiency in HDL languages (VHDL, Verilog).
- Familiarity with industry-standard FPGA toolchains, including synthesis, simulation, and timing analysis tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim).
- Experience debugging FPGA designs using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG interfaces.
- Excellent verbal/ written communications.
- Position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.
- Work in lab environment around high voltage where safety awareness is critical.
#LI-LS3
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in firmware engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in embedded C and C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based development
- Experience with ARM Cortex microcontrollers, STM32, or similar embedded processor families
- Familiarity with hardware debugging tools including JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and USB
- Experience with version control systems, typically Git, and embedded software testing practices
Firmware Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a firmware engineer in North Carolina?
Firmware engineering in North Carolina does not require a state-issued license, so the path centers on education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. North Carolina's Research Triangle universities, including NC State, Duke, and UNC Chapel Hill, produce a large share of the local talent pipeline. Building a portfolio of embedded projects, contributing to open-source firmware, or completing an internship with a Triangle-area defense or semiconductor employer significantly strengthens a candidacy.
Which companies hire firmware engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring firmware engineers in North Carolina right now include Eaton, Xylem, and Lenovo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor fabs, and medical device companies means firmware demand here is driven by hardware-intensive product development rather than pure software work.
Which North Carolina cities have the most firmware engineer jobs?
Cary, Raleigh, and Morrisville lead for firmware engineer openings in North Carolina. The Research Triangle dominates because of its dense cluster of semiconductor, defense, and life sciences employers, while Charlotte draws firmware talent through its growing advanced manufacturing and power electronics sectors, and smaller corridors like Greensboro benefit from long-established industrial and defense contractor campuses.
Are there remote firmware engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Firmware engineering requires hands-on access to hardware, lab equipment, and prototype boards, which limits how much of the role can move off-site. About 100% of firmware engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those arrangements typically cover design review, documentation, and code review phases rather than bring-up or debug work.
How can I get hired as a firmware engineer in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a university co-op or internship with a Research Triangle employer while still in school, since companies like Wolfspeed and Lenovo's North Carolina operations regularly take on students for embedded systems work. Graduating from NC State's ECE or computer engineering program or a comparable institution carries direct name recognition with local hiring managers. Building a documented personal project, such as a bare-metal RTOS implementation on an STM32 board with a public code repository, substitutes effectively for formal experience at the entry level.
Where can I find and apply to firmware engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to firmware engineer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.
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