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Firmware Engineer | Smart Metering & IoT

On-site in Zamudio·Added 5 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

RDT

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Zamudio
Experience
5+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • +5 years of experience in embedded systems.

  • Solid experience with microcontrollers.

  • Proficiency with debugging tools (emulators, simulators, C compilers).

  • Experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.

  • Knowledge of RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI protocols.

Nice to have

  • Analytical, organized mindset focused on problem-solving.

  • Eagerness to take on complex, long-term technical challenges.

The role

Are you motivated by developing firmware that ends up installed in millions of real devices around the world?
Do you enjoy low-level technical challenges with direct impact on critical infrastructure like energy? 🔌

We are working on the next generation of smart meters, a global, complex, and highly technical project where firmware is key.

  • Development of smart meters for different countries and utilities, with real and varied requirements.

  • Embedded technology applied to PLC communications.

  • Direct involvement in the full cycle: design, development, validation, and certification.

  • An environment full of challenges and real room to contribute your expertise.

  • Close collaboration with multidisciplinary hardware, quality, and systems teams.

What you'll do

  • You will design, develop, and validate embedded firmware for energy meters.

  • You will work hand in hand with integrated design teams.

  • You will lead firmware module certification processes.

  • You will analyze and resolve issues both in the lab and in the field.

  • You will improve and maintain existing code in C and C++.

  • You will create technical documentation.

  • You will contribute solutions to quality issues through analysis and redesign.

How you'll work

This is a stable, on-site position in Bilbao.

Hiring process

If you truly love real firmware, low-level development, technical challenges, and projects with real impact...
this could be your next step.

About RDT

RDT is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in technical services for industrial and infrastructure projects. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, the company provides design, project management, and technical advisory services across sectors such as energy, civil works, and industrial facilities. RDT operates with a national footprint and continues to expand its operational capacity from its base in Barcelona.

RDT's Spanish presence is centered in Barcelona, which serves as the main hub for its engineering talent. The company is known for its collaborative and technically driven work environment, offering opportunities for international engineers looking to work on complex infrastructural projects. While not a globally recognized brand, RDT is a respected player in Spain's engineering sector, providing a solid entry point for internationally oriented technical professionals.

Industry
Engineering and IT solutions
Founded
1987
Employees
250–1,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
rdt.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Work on a variety of technical projects in the dynamic engineering sector with a well-established local team.
  • The main office is located in Barcelona, a city with excellent international connectivity and a high quality of life.
  • RDT offers opportunities for engineers looking to gain project experience in the Spanish market.
  • Professional development is supported through in-house technical challenges and collaborative teamwork.
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