Senior Firmware Developer
About the job
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of professional experience developing embedded C/C++ firmware for commercial Internet of Things or edge devices.
- Proven experience using real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or similar for multitasking architectures.
- Hands-on experience with wireless technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, Cellular Internet of Things, and LoRaWAN, as well as network security standards including mTLS, AES, RSA, and ECC.
- Proficiency with hardware laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and power profilers.
- Advanced proficiency with Git, CMake or Make, GCC, continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for embedded builds, and static analysis tools.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
- Design, code, and maintain production-grade C/C++ firmware for resource-constrained microcontrollers, including ARM Cortex-M, ESP32, and RISC-V.
- Implement and optimize low-power wireless communication stacks, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, Cellular LTE-M/NB-IoT, Thread/Zigbee, MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP/HTTPS.
- Write low-level device drivers for peripherals including I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, PWM, DMA, and flash memory, and collaborate with hardware teams during board bring-up and debugging.
- Analyze and implement power-management strategies including sleep modes, duty cycling, and peripheral management to maximize battery longevity for edge devices.
- Implement hardware-root-of-trust security features including secure boot, TLS, cryptographic acceleration, and key management, along with robust over-the-air firmware updates.
- Use real-time operating system platforms such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or embedded Linux to write multithreaded applications.
- Conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing and automated regression testing.
- Support factory test-fixture development, diagnostic firmware creation, and mass-production testing protocols.
- Drive code reviews, enforce coding standards such as MISRA C, write technical documentation, and mentor junior and mid-level firmware engineers.
- Experience with Zephyr real-time operating system and modern meta-build systems such as West and CMake.
- Exposure to embedded security architectures including ARM TrustZone and secure elements or TPMs.
- Familiarity with Python for test automation and scripting.
- Prior experience delivering high-volume consumer electronics or industrial Internet of Things products from concept through mass production.
About the company
Copeland designs and manufactures compressors, controls, and other components for HVACR systems used in heating, cooling, and refrigeration. Its products pressurize refrigerant and, with smart controls, enable efficient heat transfer to run climate systems with less energy. The company differentiates itself by focusing on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability across a wide range of HVACR parts for a global customer base of OEMs, distributors, contractors, and end users. Its goal is to help customers lower energy use and reduce carbon emissions through sustainable climate solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2.5M
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri
Founded
1921
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Copeland closed Dickson on September 23, 2026, expanding healthcare and life-sciences cold-chain sales.
- Alps Controls added Copeland products on August 1, 2026, widening contractor distribution.
- Chillventa 2026 and INNOVA partnerships position Copeland for heat pumps, data centers, and low-GWP demand.
What critics are saying
- Dickson and Bueno integration distracts management through 2027 and delays product roadmaps.
- Danfoss, Daikin, and Carrier compress margins by bundling controls with equipment and service contracts.
- EU and U.S. refrigerant rules punish slow transitions; legacy compressor designs become stranded inventory.
What makes Copeland unique
- Copeland controls 200 million installations worldwide across compressors, controls, and software.
- Dickson adds cloud-native compliance monitoring to Copeland's cold-chain stack on September 23, 2026.
- Verdant, Bueno, and heat-pump partnerships tie hardware to recurring software and services.
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Health Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
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Wellness Program
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6 month growth
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24%Phoenix, Quad-C, Thoma Bravo target occupational health; Pharmaceutical growth drives May River's sale of Dickson to Blackstone and Copeland 1 hour ago
Copeland has completed its acquisition of Dickson, a Chicago-based provider of environmental monitoring and compliance technology for life sciences and healthcare environments. The deal combines Dickson's cloud-native monitoring platform with Copeland's controls and enterprise software solutions to enhance cold chain visibility and compliance. The acquisition strengthens Copeland's position across the healthcare and life sciences cold chain, from pharmaceutical manufacturing through distribution and patient care. Together, the companies will offer integrated environmental monitoring and compliance capabilities for highly regulated environments including biotechnology manufacturing, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare facilities. The combined technologies aim to reduce risk and product loss by providing actionable insights throughout temperature-sensitive supply chains. Financial terms were not disclosed. Copeland is a global leader in compression technologies and controls solutions with over 200 million installations worldwide.
Copeland celebrates apprentices with free event. By MechBiz On Sep 15, 2026 Copeland Canada is hosting its 8th Annual Apprentice Day for HVAC/R apprentices and students on October 24, 2026 at the company's Integrated Learning Centre in Brantford, ON. The event will include three training sessions led by instructors: Copeland Compressor Troubleshooting, Building & Refrigeration Management Systems, and Vilter Industrial Compressors. Participants will gain troubleshooting experience, and learn about Copeland's electronics, controls and Vilter technology. The day will also include raffles for tools and other prizes, and a mini trade show where attendees can network with industry experts while learning about new HVAC/R technology. A free breakfast and lunch will also be provided.
Copeland, a global provider of compression technologies and controls solutions, has announced two leadership appointments. Sandro Matic will become President of the Americas business on 1 September 2026, whilst Gwen Cheramy will join as President of Europe on 1 October 2026. Matic, who joined the company in 2011, has held various leadership positions across sales, operations, product management and general management. He currently serves as President of Europe and will continue in that role on an interim basis until Cheramy's arrival. Cheramy brings over 20 years of international leadership experience across commercial operations, business management and strategic planning, including responsibility for large, multi-country industrial and technology organisations in Europe and global markets. Copeland has over 200 million installations worldwide and employs approximately 18,000 people across 40-plus countries.
Copeland appoints Sandro Matic as President, Americas, and Gwen Cheramy as President, Europe. Leadership appointments support continuity and execution across Copeland's global operations ST. LOUIS (Aug. 26, 2026) - Copeland, a global provider of compression technologies and controls solutions, today announced that Gwen Cheramy will join the company as President of its Europe business on Oct. 1, 2026, and that Sandro Matic will assume the role of President of its Americas business on Sept. 1, 2026. Matic will continue to lead Europe on an interim basis until Cheramy joins Copeland. "Sandro and Gwen are both proven leaders with strong track records of delivering results within our industry," said Ross B. Shuster, CEO of Copeland. "In their new roles, they will be instrumental in providing leadership to our local colleagues, supporting our customers, and advancing Copeland's strategic priorities across their respective regions while helping execute our global strategy." Matic joined the business in 2011, initially with Emerson, and remained with Copeland through its separation and establishment as a standalone company. Over his career, he has advanced through leadership roles spanning sales, operations, product management and general management, most recently serving as the President of Europe for Copeland. He holds a Global Executive MBA from IE Business School in Spain and a bachelor's degree in International Business Administration from RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Cheramy joins Copeland with more than 20 years of international leadership experience across commercial operations, business management and strategic planning, including responsibility for large, multi-country industrial and technology organizations in Europe and global markets. She holds an MBA from Institut Supérieur du Commerce in France and a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.