Job Description

JOB TITLE: Sr. Firmware Engineer – Embedded Systems

Location: Mississauga

Salary Range: $80,000 to $100,000

Reason: Existing Opening

Why you should come work with the Romet Team:

• We offer market competitive salaries
• Annual bonus plan
• 100% company paid benefits
• Group pension plan
• Training opportunities
• Social events, a great team and more!

ROMET Limited was founded in 1972. Today, Romet is an international market leader that provides end-to-end measurement solutions to natural gas utilities across the globe by providing best-in-class technologies to meet our customers' needs now and 20 years from now. Our technological platforms are designed to seamlessly provide customer-centric measurement solutions. Our mission is centered on customer satisfaction through responsive deliveries, technical support and customer service that is matched with rugged and reliable products, manufactured with uncompromising quality, accuracy, and safety requirements. We will continue developing innovative technologies within the natural gas industry, promoting efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy solutions.

Romet is a collaborative organization where talent is combined with experience to drive our business toward success. This is made possible by the work ethic, creativity and passion of our team members and their continued commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. Our team is truly diverse with different areas of expertise and backgrounds, all guided by a team of experienced and innovative leaders. Romet has been recognized as a Platinum winner for Best Managed Companies in Canada for nine consecutive years.

We are currently looking for a Sr. Firmware Engineer – Embedded Systems to join our busy and growing manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be engaged in elevating the department and company to the next level. The incumbent will be forward looking and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.

For the right person this is an exciting opportunity to be developed and invested in to fill an important role within the operations team. We are looking for a highly motivated, focused, and outgoing person who wants to springboard their career with a thriving manufacturing company. You will be provided with the coaching and training needed throughout the onboarding and orientation process that will build from your base of skills acquired from your past experiences.

You will learn our business during your training with our experts in Customer Experience and Operations.

If you are excited at the prospect of joining an award-winning, high growth, technically relevant organization this may be the opportunity you.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting directly to the VP of Product Realization, the Sr. Firmware Engineer – Embedded Systems will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded system software for industrial IOT products that are deployed in remote field installations with a high uptime requirement. These products are a core part of the data networking services, and IOT solutions and requires active participation in defining the hardware interfaces including working with product management and customers to shape our products.

Key Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Firmware Development & Maintenance
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for sensor devices
  • Extend and adapt existing firmware to support new hardware and product variants
  • Optimize performance, power consumption, and reliability
• Debugging & Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues involving firmware, hardware, and data behavior
• Perform deep root cause analysis and drive issues to resolution
• Take ownership of product quality, not just code delivery
• Diagnose and resolve issues across device, communication, and backend interactions
• Analyze logs, data flows, and system behavior to identify root causes
• Collaborate across teams to resolve cross-system issues

• Data Accuracy & System Reliability

• Ensure accurate data capture and consistency across device operations
• Handle edge cases related to timing, synchronization, and device behavior
• Validate system performance under real-world conditions

• Testing & Validation

• Define and execute validation and feasibility test scenarios
• Develop test cases for edge conditions and failure scenarios
• Collaborate with QA while owning technical validation strategy

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with QA, hardware, and cloud and software teams
• Support system integration and end-to-end functionality.
• Design, prototype, implement, test, and document embedded software

• Design and Implement protocols for communication between embedded systems
• Work with QA to develop and execute test cases for system design verification
• Develop firmware, scripts, and applications to automate software testing
• Work with Product Management/Sales Engineers to define product requirements/ensure customer needs are met
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Critical thinking with a customer focused approach, drive a culture of accountability/cross-functional leadership
• Demonstrated ownership of issues from investigation to resolution, including validation and verification of fixes
• All of duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in board bring‐up and debugging in Embedded systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills
• Creative Thinker, excellent analytical skills, collaborative, highly motivated, passionate about work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Systems level approach to hardware and firmware
• Familiar with hardware emulators, Scopes, and simulators
• Experience with version control systems GIT-hub, Bitbucket
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, programming ARM core micros (ST-Micro and related IDE environment)
• Working knowledge and experience with programming TI-MSP line and the IDE environment an asset
• Ability to read and understand schematic and PCB layout is an asset.
• Experience with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interaction
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills (logs, tools, hardware interfaces)
• Experience working with legacy codebases, sensor-based or low-power devices
• Understanding of time handling, synchronization, and data integrity
• Experience in industrial IoT, metering, or utility systems
• Familiarity with cloud-connected devices (e.g., AWS IoT)
• High-quality, reliable firmware supporting accurate device behavior
• Fast and effective resolution of complex issues
• Strong ownership of product performance and stability

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent discipline
• 5+ years experience embedded SW development and system design
• 5+ years working knowledge of programming in C/C++
• 3+ years working knowledge of programming Java and Python
• Must be experienced in both high‐ and low‐level system architecture design
• Experienced in Bare metal AND RTOS based system design and programing. FreeRTOS knowledge is a plus
• Experience with debug and test tools such as Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Multi‐meter, JTAG debugger etc.
• Must be experienced with software development tools (IDE, configuration management, design, emulation, debugging, compilers, test)
• Experience with HW/SW integration based on a variety of interfaces and protocols including, but not limited to RS232, RS485, UART, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C
• Experience with embedded devices that run 24/7 in a remote industrial setting
• Experience with battery powered embedded systems, very low power/ low resource design
• Experience in RF (LTE, BLE) and industrial IOT products design is an asset
• Experience in a Natural gas related industry considered an asset

Romet Limited is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If a candidate has specific requirements or needs reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let your TA Specialist know at the time of receiving an interview invite so we can accommodate accordingly. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.