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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Sara Inc
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $70,550.0 - $95,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Keil, Microsoft Windows, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Microsoft Visual Studio, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, PIC Microcontroller, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59232165-firmware-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
 * 0 - 5 years of experience in embedded firmware development
 * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug embedded systems
 * Proficiency in:
 + C, C#
 + Embedded firmware development on microcontrollers or ARM-based processors, including bare-metal or RTOS-based systems
 + Hardware communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, SDIO, UART)
 + Debugging embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or bus analyzers
 + Hardware interaction and basic schematic review

 * US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance
 * May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
 * Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or related field
 * Experience with:
 + STM32 microcontrollers
 + Keil MDK
 + Visual Studio

 * Active Top Secret security clearance

## Description

The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Firmware Engineer to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.

Core Responsibilities:

 * Develop bare-metal firmware in C for embedded systems
 * Debug firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab tools
 * Collaborate with hardware engineers during board bring-up and debugging
 * Participate in developments using microcontrollers and custom-designed hardware
 * Support electronic design and validation activities necessary to system integration
 * Design and implement Windows-based system interfaces for lab testing and configuration in C#
 * Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation of firmware modules
 * Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout development cycle


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