Embedded Firmware Engineer – Credentials, Interfaces & Cybersecurity (m/w/d)

Hidden Champion – that not only describes ELATEC as a company, but also our RFID readers . Hardly anyone notices them, yet they are everywhere: at the office entrance, the printer, the elevator, or the EV charging station. With more than 35 years of experience , we are a technology leader and, in selected segments, even a global market leader . As part of Allegion plc. , we combine the agility of a mid-sized company with global reach. In this role, you will be responsible for the continuous development of our current reader platform, with a strong focus on new credentials, communication interfaces, and cybersecurity. You will work on established embedded products and contribute to their long-term evolution in alignment with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Firmware Development – Develop and maintain firmware for our existing reader platform in C, ensuring stability, compatibility, and long-term maintainability. Credentials – Integrate and validate new RFID and authentication technologies to address evolving product and customer requirements. Communication Interfaces – Implement and enhance wired and wireless communication interfaces, ensuring reliable interoperability with host systems and peripheral devices. Hardware Interaction – Analyze and debug firmware directly on target hardware, including bring-up activities, troubleshooting, and verification of hardware-related behavior. Platform Maintenance – Maintain low-level firmware components, including drivers, middleware, and application-related modules within a bare-metal environment. Secure Communication – Define and implement secure authentication, credential handling, and interface protection concepts across the existing product platform. Cybersecurity – Contribute to technical measures that improve product security and support compliance with the requirements of the European Cyber Resilience Act. Education – You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification. Embedded Experience – You have several years of experience in embedded firmware development using C. Microcontrollers – You have strong experience developing software for 32-bit microcontroller platforms. Hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers is highly preferred. Bare-Metal Systems – You have hands-on experience with embedded systems without an operating system and understand the constraints of resource-limited platforms. Debugging – You are proficient in debugging and troubleshooting on target hardware using common development and laboratory tools. Communication Protocols – You have experience working with communication interfaces and protocols in embedded environments. Secure Development – You understand the principles of secure product development and have an interest in cybersecurity requirements for embedded devices. Nice to Have – Experience with RFID, NFC, Secure Elements, cryptographic concepts, or cybersecurity-related regulatory requirements is considered a plus. Why ELATEC? Your Benefits Technical Impact – You will work on an established product platform used worldwide across a broad range of applications. Meaningful Products – Our RFID readers are part of everyday life, even if they often remain unnoticed. Ownership – You will actively contribute to the further development of products, interfaces, and security concepts. International Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines and international teams. Modern Technologies – Gain exposure to embedded systems, credentials, communication interfaces, and cybersecurity topics. Professional Growth – We support your personal and professional development in a technically challenging environment. Best of Both Worlds – Benefit from the agility of a mid-sized company combined with the opportunities of a global organization. Attractive Benefits – Flexible working hours, up to two days of remote work per week, modern workplaces, and additional benefits complete our offering. Ready for the next step? Then apply now – your CV is all we need; a cover letter is not required. We look forward to getting to know you!