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# Embedded Firmware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Binary Space Partitioning, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Network Protocols, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Hardware Testing, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138329/embedded-firmware-design-engineer

## About the Role

* 10+ years of embedded firmware or embedded software development experience.
 * Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
 * Strong experience with C/C++ programming in embedded environments.
 * Experience developing device drivers and low-level software.
 * Hands-on experience with Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
 * Experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, and embedded system integration.
 * Understanding of networking protocols and telecommunications systems.
 * Ability to troubleshoot issues across both firmware and hardware environments.
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

## Description

* Develop and maintain embedded firmware for telecommunications and networking products.
 * Design and implement device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and low-level software.
 * Support board bring-up, hardware validation, and system integration efforts.
 * Debug firmware and hardware interactions using industry-standard lab tools.
 * Develop software for Linux and RTOS-based embedded systems.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues throughout development and production.
 * Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams on new product development.
 * Participate in design reviews and contribute to product architecture discussions.
 * Support deployed products through issue investigation and root cause analysis., Keywords: Embedded Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Linux, Embedded Linux, RTOS, C, C++, Device Drivers, BSP, Board Support Package, Low-Level Software, Hardware Integration, Hardware Debugging, Board Bring-Up, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Networking, TCP/IP, Firmware Development, JTAG, Root Cause Analysis, System Integration, Carrier Networks, Telecom Infrastructure, Firmware Testing, Embedded Development, Networking Protocols, Product Development


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