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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Garrett Metal Detectors
- **Location:** Garland, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, ARM Architecture, Bluetooth, Booting (BIOS), Program Optimization, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Real Time Systems, State Machines, Git, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Bitbucket, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d133a952647a825a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

 * A minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded software development

Preferred Qualifications

 * Proficient in C

 * Hands-on experience with RTOS, and bare-metal programming

 * Experience implementing DSP algorithms

 * Experience with secure bootloaders supporting OTA updates

 * Experience with GIT and Bitbucket

 * Able to read schematics and data sheets

 * Source code management using Git and Bitbucket

 * Experience with Bluetooth is a plus

Work Environment

 * Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation and moderate noise

 * May work with or near moving mechanical equipment

Physical Demands
Moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature to work from a sitting or standing position.

 * Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers

 * Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch

 * Must be able to sit for long periods of time

 * Must be able to lift up to ten pounds, with or without assistance

## Description

* Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware.

 * Design for non-RTOS, state machine-based system design.

 * Develop using Real-Time Operating systems such as FreeRTOS.

 * Develop with ARM processors ranging from Cortex-M0+ SOC up to Arm-A15 multicore DSP.

 * Implement device drivers to communicate with off chip peripherals.

 * Implement user interfaces.

 * Use secure boot loaders.

 * Test, debug, and optimize code using oscilloscope, JTAG and SWD debuggers.

 * Work closely with hardware and system engineers to achieve design goals.

 * Integrate USB and Wireless protocols.

 * Ensure operations adhere to laws, guidelines, ISO requirements.

 * Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.


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