Firmware Engineer
Location
Lexington, MA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$166,000 - $220,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-13
Responsibilities
- Design firmware for embedded hardware, from concept to functional prototype.
- Write C/C++ for ARM processors in modern FPGAs, SoCs, and SoMs.
- Troubleshoot issues spanning electrical and software boundaries using lab equipment.
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers for component selection and product support.
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver products.
- Develop firmware across multiple products at various development stages.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience developing firmware for embedded processors using C/C++.
- Experience with configuration control systems like Git or Github.
- Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Preferred experience with FPGA devices and designing for common communication buses.
- Familiarity with embedded Linux development and common programming languages like Python and MATLAB.
