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# Embedded Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** The Aes Group, Inc
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Emulators, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Scrum Methodology, Reverse Engineering, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ca4780ba-5a69-4e89-8f6d-77aba0e34f1e

## About the Role

* Strong experience in bare-metal firmware development using C/C++
 * Hands-on experience with:
 + 8051 family of MCUs
 + Microchip dsPIC33 family of MCUs
 * Fundamental knowledge of FPGAs, including:
 + Verilog or VHDL coding
 * Altera NIOS II processor experience (mandatory)
 * Proven experience in reverse engineering and sustenance engineering

Additional Skills & Knowledge

 * Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture
 * Ability to understand and work on complex machines (Robotics / Mechatronics)
 * Familiarity with debugging tools, emulators, and hardware bring-up
 * Experience working in large engineering teams

## Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and self-driven Embedded Firmware Engineer with deep expertise in bare-metal C/C++ firmware development, strong exposure to microcontrollers and FPGA-based systems, and experience working on complex electromechanical systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about electronics, comfortable working in large Agile teams, and capable of driving technical ownership and leadership., * Design, develop, debug, and test bare-metal firmware using C/C++

 * Work on low-level firmware for microcontroller- and FPGA-based platforms
 * Perform reverse engineering and sustenance activities, including:
 + Code porting across platforms
 + Working with cross-compilers
 + Implementing new features on legacy and existing systems
 * Develop and maintain firmware for complex systems such as robotics or mechatronics-based machines
 * Collaborate within large, cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies
 * Analyze system-level issues and provide effective technical solutions
 * Take ownership of tasks and contribute to technical leadership within the team


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