Firmware Jobs in Pennsylvania
Firmware jobs in Pennsylvania draw steady demand from the state's defense, healthcare technology, and industrial automation sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level embedded systems engineer to senior principal engineer. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers such as Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and Comcast Technology Solutions. The most in-demand specialties are real-time operating systems, embedded C and C++ development, and hardware-software integration for medical devices and aerospace systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s Advanced Technology team is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer for its Protection, Control, and Solutions business. We are seeking an innovative, problem-solver to drive firmware development for embedded electronics used in next-generation, solid-state circuit protection devices. The focus of this role includes creating firmware functionality related to hardware drivers, protection, metering, communication, and user interface. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new category of power protection technology from the ground up – working shoulder-to-shoulder with a cross-functional engineering team to turn cutting-edge semiconductor and protection technology into a product line that redefines how electrical systems are protected.
This role will be located in Moon Township, PA. A hybrid work model is available. We are able to offer sponsorship assistance for qualified candidates.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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:
- Develop embedded firmware for both bare metal and RTOS based embedded systems.
- Develop control and electrical fault management algorithm and firmware.
- Plan work in detail at individual level, creating a robust and trackable plan, coordinated with the larger development team, including requirement definition and issue tracking.
- Leverage central firmware repository (Github) for firmware development collaboration.
- Leverage Jira for task management, team coordination and bug tracking.
- Leverage AI related firmware development tools to increase throughput and efficiency.
- Document development efforts in both specifications and code comments.
- Review own work as well as others work in formal design and quality reviews.
- Test own work or work of others, meeting quality and reliability goals.
- Perform and contribute to technical research and investigations.
- Collaborate with teams from ERL, Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources (National Labs and Universities) for technology and product innovation. Generate value added intellectual property.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field (Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience developing embedded firmware for electronic controls. No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Moon Township, PA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience working with Real-time Operating systems.
- 2 years of experience working with embedded firmware in 8 bit through 32 bit microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex, PIC).
- 2 years of experience in implementing wired communication protocols.
- 2 years of experience in developing device drivers and hardware bring up.
Skills:
- Proficient in C.
- Experience with C++.
- Knowledge and experience related to real time embedded systems.
- Experience in using defect tracking systems and code repository.
- Ability to read schematics.
- Enjoys hands on work and has experience with lab equipment and safety.
- Experienced in code sharing tools and multi-person development.
- Knowledge of and experience with project tracking tools such as Jira and JAMA.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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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 Advanced Technology team is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer for its Protection, Control, and Solutions business. We are seeking an innovative, problem-solver to drive firmware development for embedded electronics used in next-generation, solid-state circuit protection devices. The focus of this role includes creating firmware functionality related to hardware drivers, protection, metering, communication, and user interface. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new category of power protection technology from the ground up – working shoulder-to-shoulder with a cross-functional engineering team to turn cutting-edge semiconductor and protection technology into a product line that redefines how electrical systems are protected.
This role will be located in Moon Township, PA. A hybrid work model is available. We are able to offer sponsorship assistance for qualified candidates.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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:
- Develop embedded firmware for both bare metal and RTOS based embedded systems.
- Develop control and electrical fault management algorithm and firmware.
- Plan work in detail at individual level, creating a robust and trackable plan, coordinated with the larger development team, including requirement definition and issue tracking.
- Leverage central firmware repository (Github) for firmware development collaboration.
- Leverage Jira for task management, team coordination and bug tracking.
- Leverage AI related firmware development tools to increase throughput and efficiency.
- Document development efforts in both specifications and code comments.
- Review own work as well as others work in formal design and quality reviews.
- Test own work or work of others, meeting quality and reliability goals.
- Perform and contribute to technical research and investigations.
- Collaborate with teams from ERL, Electrical Sector Center of Excellence, and external technology resources (National Labs and Universities) for technology and product innovation. Generate value added intellectual property.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field (Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience developing embedded firmware for electronic controls. No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Moon Township, PA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience working with Real-time Operating systems.
- 2 years of experience working with embedded firmware in 8 bit through 32 bit microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex, PIC).
- 2 years of experience in implementing wired communication protocols.
- 2 years of experience in developing device drivers and hardware bring up.
Skills:
- Proficient in C.
- Experience with C++.
- Knowledge and experience related to real time embedded systems.
- Experience in using defect tracking systems and code repository.
- Ability to read schematics.
- Enjoys hands on work and has experience with lab equipment and safety.
- Experienced in code sharing tools and multi-person development.
- Knowledge of and experience with project tracking tools such as Jira and JAMA.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
#LI-HA1
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 Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in firmware jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science required
- Proficiency in embedded C or C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based development
- Experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex, STM32, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with hardware debugging tools including JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Knowledge of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN bus
- Experience with version control systems and agile or iterative development workflows
Firmware Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a firmware engineer in Pennsylvania?
Firmware engineering in Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skills. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited program. Pennsylvania institutions including Drexel University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Penn State produce a large share of the local hiring pool. Building a portfolio of embedded projects and earning vendor certifications in microcontroller platforms strengthens candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire firmware engineers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring firmware engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Globus Medical, Eaton, and Smith+Nephew, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and industrial automation firms means demand holds across the Philadelphia suburbs, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley corridor throughout the year.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most firmware jobs?
Pittsburgh, Moon Township, and King of Prussia account for the largest share of firmware openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia and its suburbs drive volume through defense primes and medical device firms headquartered along the Route 202 corridor, Pittsburgh contributes through robotics and semiconductor research anchored by Carnegie Mellon spinoffs, and the Lehigh Valley adds openings from established industrial and technology manufacturers with long-standing operations in the region.
Are there remote firmware jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Firmware work is hands-on by nature, requiring access to physical hardware, lab equipment, and development boards, which limits remote options compared to purely software roles. About 56% of firmware openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those that exist tend to cover architecture, code review, or documentation work rather than active bring-up and debugging.
How can I get hired as a firmware engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship through a Pennsylvania university program, since Drexel's cooperative education model and Penn State's engineering placements connect students directly with regional defense and medical device employers. Look for associate or junior embedded engineer roles at mid-size Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia-area manufacturers that run structured rotational programs for new graduates. Candidates who arrive with a GitHub portfolio of working embedded projects, RTOS experience, or a completed senior capstone on a microcontroller platform consistently stand out over those with coursework alone.
Where can I find and apply to firmware jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to firmware jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to each position without creating an account or signing up.
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