Job Description

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Waukegan, IL - must be local, interview onsite.

Duration: 4-6mo

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining firmware for embedded systems that power our next-generation products. You'll work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to deliver robust and scalable solutions that meet performance, reliability, and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain firmware for embedded systems using C/C++ in Linux-based environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and interface requirements
• Optimize firmware for performance, power consumption, and memory usage
• Integrate and validate hardware components with firmware during development and testing phases
• Troubleshoot and debug firmware issues using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
• Maintain documentation for firmware design, implementation, and testing procedures
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in embedded systems and firmware development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in firmware development for embedded systems
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming languages
• Solid experience working with Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar)
• Familiarity with kernel modules, device drivers, and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

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