Firmware Engineer

Jobot

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$185,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
802.15, ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Bluetooth, Boundary Scan, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Programming, Debugging Tools, Detail Oriented, Electricity, Embedded Systems, Hardware Debugging, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Logic Analyzer, Mechanical Engineering, Microcontroller, Network Protocols, Oscilloscope, Realtime Operating System, Software Engineering, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, ThreadX Operating System, USB, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today
Cutting edge aerospace and defense company seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our growing talented team!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Josh Rabinowitz
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Salary: $185,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Firmware Engineer to join our growing hardware engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware for next-generation hardware products and systems. You will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop reliable, high-performance embedded solutions used in real-world applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about embedded systems, low-level programming, and cutting-edge hardware technology.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you're ready for you next challenge please read on!

Why join us?
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
  • We are committed to fostering professional development and career advancement by promoting accelerated growth opportunities from within our organization.


Job Details
  • 4+ years of hands-on firmware development experience in constrained embedded environments using ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers or similar architectures
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++, with exposure to or interest in learning Rust
  • Experience developing within RTOS-based systems such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or comparable platforms
  • Solid understanding of embedded communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I²C, and USB
  • Experience working with wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Thread, 802.15.4, or proprietary mesh networking protocols
  • Proven ability to perform low-level hardware and firmware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and power analysis tools
  • Passion for building highly reliable, safety-focused, and mission-critical embedded systems

If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you're ready for your next challenge please apply today!

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com