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# Embedded Systems & Firmware Development Engineer

- **Company:** Perfict Global, Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Android Software Development, ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Network Service, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Wi-Fi Technology, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Build Tools, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb0cb94d17d525215d1c8bc3cbdeb5826/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable engineering field.
 * 4+ years of professional experience developing embedded software or firmware for commercial or production systems.
 * Proficiency in C and C++ programming for resource-constrained embedded environments.
 * Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M processor architectures and microcontroller peripherals.
 * Working knowledge of bare-metal programming and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
 * Experience taking embedded products from prototype development and hardware initialization to production deployment.
 * Ability to perform low-level hardware and firmware analysis using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and similar diagnostic equipment.
 * Familiarity with serial and network communication interfaces, including UART, SPI, I2C, USB, and Ethernet.
 * Experience using Git-based version control, automated build systems, unit testing, and firmware verification tools.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Preferred Experience

 * Embedded Linux development or Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
 * Integration of wireless communication technologies, including Wi-Fi and LTE.
 * Hardware-in-the-loop testing and automated firmware validation.

## Description

* Develop, enhance, and maintain firmware for microcontroller-based products involving sensors, electronic controls, and peripheral devices.
 * Contribute to embedded system design, including communication between multiple circuit boards and implementation of diagnostic functionality.
 * Assist with prototype development, hardware initialization, board-level testing, and integration of new electronic designs.
 * Analyze and resolve complex firmware defects, hardware communication failures, and system integration challenges.
 * Create internal engineering tools and utilities to streamline product testing, manufacturing operations, and troubleshooting activities.
 * Improve firmware quality through automated testing, continuous integration workflows, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
 * Perform code reviews, investigate software defects, and verify firmware readiness before production releases.
 * Provide technical support throughout manufacturing, product deployment, and ongoing field maintenance.