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# Group Lead, Firmware & Software

- **Company:** Hrl Laboratories Llc
- **Location:** Calabasas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $154,500 - $197,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), PIC Microcontroller, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2ed4517500ffd809

## About the Role

* B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
 * 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware or software development, including 2+ years as a technical lead or supervisor
 * Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; experience with HDL (Verilog/VHDL, HLS)
 * Experience with FPGAs, DSPs and microcontrollers; Xilinx/AMD SoC experience strongly preferred
 * Experience with Git/GitLab and modern development practices (code review, CI/CD, unit testing)
 * Experience with RF and high-speed digital test equipment
 * Ability to interact professionally with program managers, co-workers and customers

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Embedded Linux and real-time operating system experience
 * Working knowledge of RF components, communication, radar or EW systems
 * Experience delivering software under DoD documentation and configuration-management standards

Physical Requirements:

 * Proficiency with computers, engineering workstations and complex electronic equipment; strong oral and written communication
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, both independently and in teams

Special Requirements:

 * US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance
 * Active Clearance is a plus

## Description

We are seeking a hands-on technical leader to serve as Manager of the Firmware & Software group within the Product Development team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Development. The group develops embedded firmware, control software and test software that make our sensor systems work. The role consists of roughly 25% management and 75% technical contributions., * Lead a team of firmware and software engineers: assign work, recruit, mentor, and provide formal and informal performance feedback

 * Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for embedded control, FPGA/SoC firmware and system software across RF and sensor programs
 * Contribute hands-on design, coding, debugging and review of firmware and software deliverables
 * Define, document and enforce development best practices, including version control, merge requests, code review, CI/CD and unit testing
 * Support system integration and test, providing rapid design updates, and develop test automation for hardware-in-the-loop testing
 * Estimate effort and schedule for firmware and software tasks, report status to program managers, and contribute to proposals and customer briefings