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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Revision Control Systems, Iterative and Incremental Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, PIC Microcontroller, Peripherals, Git, System-level Testing, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3407270084&tx=JT9991TTV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM field.
 * 6+ years of embedded software and firmware development experience in fast-paced environments.
 * Strong proficiency in embedded C programming for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
 * Experience with C++ for embedded and systems-level software development.
 * Hands-on experience with I2C and other embedded communication protocols.
 * Experience working with an RTOS such as Micro C, Zephyr, or Embedded Linux.
 * Proficiency in developing secure firmware and applying security principles in embedded software.
 * Experience using Git or a similar version-control system for collaborative development and code management.
 * Ability to define and manage hardware-to-software interfaces in complex embedded systems.
 * Experience designing and implementing drivers for embedded system peripherals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience with Zephyr RTOS and Zephyr-based embedded Linux environments.
 * Background in working with hardware-in-the-loop simulators for system and integration testing.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex embedded systems.
 * Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and test engineering.
 * Comfort with fast-paced, iterative development environments and continuous improvement practices.

## Description

The Firmware Engineer designs, develops, and tests robust embedded software and firmware for complex products. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, defines hardware-to-software interfaces, and implements reliable drivers and software components that run on embedded systems and real-time operating systems., * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop robust embedded software and firmware for assigned products.

 * Integrate software components into embedded platforms and ensure seamless interaction between hardware and software.
 * Build and execute unit-level and system-level tests using hardware-in-the-loop simulators to validate functionality and performance.
 * Define, document, and manage hardware-to-software interfaces to ensure clarity and maintainability across the system.
 * Design and implement drivers for embedded system peripherals, ensuring reliability and efficient resource usage.
 * Develop secure firmware and contribute to security best practices in embedded software design.
 * Use version control systems to manage source code, track changes, and support collaborative development.
 * Troubleshoot and debug embedded software issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective fixes.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and translate them into technical specifications and implementation plans., This role operates in a technical, collaborative environment focused on embedded systems and firmware development. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, using tools such as Git for version control, hardware-in-the-loop simulators for testing, and RTOS platforms including Micro C, Zephyr, and Embedded Linux. The work involves a mix of design, implementation, integration, and testing activities on embedded hardware and software, with an emphasis on reliability, security, and performance.


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