Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.The RoleSensus, a Xylem brand, is seeking a Firmware Engineer to support the design, development, and ongoing engineering of Sensus metering products and systems. In this role, you will work on complex, low-level embedded firmware for high-volume, battery-operated RF Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) products, balancing hands-on technical depth with system-level thinking. You will help deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that meet utility, industry, and customer requirements.Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, implement, and test embedded firmware for high-volume, battery-powered RF AMI and metering products.</li><li>Develop and integrate firmware to support sensors, communication paths, and metrology functions within metering devices.</li><li>Collaborate with global, cross-functional engineering and test teams to deliver factory-ready products that meet cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets.</li><li>Develop PC-based tools and scripts (e.g., xUnit, Python, Ruby, C#) to support testing, analysis, and demonstration of product performance.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation to support collaboration, sustainability, and internal development processes.</li><li>Develop embedded test support, including module testing and code coverage assessment (e.g., Ceedling).</li><li>Design test plans, fixtures, and continuous integration testing strategies for functional validation.</li><li>Support hardware design efforts, including design calculations, circuit design, microcontroller pin assignments, and PCB schematics/layouts.</li><li>Partner with Quality and Support teams to investigate and analyze returned or defective products.</li><li>Interface with third-party vendors to integrate external technologies into the Sensus product portfolio.</li><li>Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer initiatives to support community impact efforts.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in embedded operating systems and/or embedded systems development.</li><li>Strong experience writing and optimizing C code for microcontrollers in resource-constrained environments (memory, power, performance).</li><li>Experience developing PC-based programs or scripts for testing and data analysis.</li><li>Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.</li><li>Excellent testing and troubleshooting skills, including board-level debugging.</li><li>Hands-on experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within an engineering team while contributing technical guidance when needed.</li><li>Demonstrated initiative for continuous improvement of firmware development processes and architecture.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with utility metering products or other high-volume embedded products.</li><li>Experience developing and debugging on MSP430 and/or ARM Cortex-M3 architectures.</li><li>Experience writing system specifications, product requirements documents, and prototype test plans.</li></ul>Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.<div>At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. </div><div>  </div><div>Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation </div>

Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world&rsquo;s biggest water challenges. We enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used and returned to nature. At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.

Firmware Engineer

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.The RoleSensus, a Xylem brand, is seeking a Firmware Engineer to support the design, development, and ongoing engineering of Sensus metering products and systems. In this role, you will work on complex, low-level embedded firmware for high-volume, battery-operated RF Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) products, balancing hands-on technical depth with system-level thinking. You will help deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that meet utility, industry, and customer requirements.Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, implement, and test embedded firmware for high-volume, battery-powered RF AMI and metering products.</li><li>Develop and integrate firmware to support sensors, communication paths, and metrology functions within metering devices.</li><li>Collaborate with global, cross-functional engineering and test teams to deliver factory-ready products that meet cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets.</li><li>Develop PC-based tools and scripts (e.g., xUnit, Python, Ruby, C#) to support testing, analysis, and demonstration of product performance.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation to support collaboration, sustainability, and internal development processes.</li><li>Develop embedded test support, including module testing and code coverage assessment (e.g., Ceedling).</li><li>Design test plans, fixtures, and continuous integration testing strategies for functional validation.</li><li>Support hardware design efforts, including design calculations, circuit design, microcontroller pin assignments, and PCB schematics/layouts.</li><li>Partner with Quality and Support teams to investigate and analyze returned or defective products.</li><li>Interface with third-party vendors to integrate external technologies into the Sensus product portfolio.</li><li>Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer initiatives to support community impact efforts.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in embedded operating systems and/or embedded systems development.</li><li>Strong experience writing and optimizing C code for microcontrollers in resource-constrained environments (memory, power, performance).</li><li>Experience developing PC-based programs or scripts for testing and data analysis.</li><li>Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.</li><li>Excellent testing and troubleshooting skills, including board-level debugging.</li><li>Hands-on experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within an engineering team while contributing technical guidance when needed.</li><li>Demonstrated initiative for continuous improvement of firmware development processes and architecture.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with utility metering products or other high-volume embedded products.</li><li>Experience developing and debugging on MSP430 and/or ARM Cortex-M3 architectures.</li><li>Experience writing system specifications, product requirements documents, and prototype test plans.</li></ul>Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.<div>At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.&nbsp;</div><div> &nbsp;</div><div>Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation&nbsp;</div>

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