Senior Software Engineer - Firmware (Hybrid) in Colorado Springs

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Senior Software Engineer – Firmware (Hybrid)
$140,900 – $165,900 | Full-Time | Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Hybrid)

About the Role
Seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer with expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontroller programming, and embedded UI design. You’ll develop and maintain firmware for handheld network testing products, ensuring seamless hardware/software integration and high performance in resource-constrained environments.

Key Responsibilities

·         Design and implement firmware in C/C++ for RTOS and bare-metal environments.

·         Develop embedded applications and drivers for hardware subsystems.

·         Program/debug microcontrollers (STM32 or similar) for peripheral control and real-time tasks.

·         Build embedded UIs for handheld products with LCD/touchscreens.

·         Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up and integration.

·         Optimize firmware for performance, memory, and power efficiency.

·         Debug/validate using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

·         Create and maintain firmware specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.

·         8+ years of firmware development experience.

·         Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.

·         Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) and real-time scheduling.

·         Experience with STM32, NXP, or Microchip MCUs (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, timers, DMA).

·         Experience with embedded UI frameworks (LVGL, Qt for Embedded).

·         Familiarity with debugging tools (oscilloscopes, JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers).

Skills

·         Embedded Linux development (drivers, kernel modules, integration).

·         Networking protocols (Ethernet, Wi-Fi), TCP/IP stack implementation.

·         Low-power and battery optimization.

·         Secure boot, OTA updates, and firmware upgrade processes.

·         Git version control and CI/CD workflows.

·         Knowledge of signal processing or measurement systems.

Why Join

·         Work on next- embedded and connected devices.

·         Hybrid flexibility & balanced work hours.

·         Collaborative, experienced engineering team.

·         Competitive salary & full benefits.

·         Opportunity to deliver impactful products.

Company DescriptionWhy Join
· Work on cutting-edge embedded and connected systems.
· Hybrid flexibility & balanced hours.
· Collaborative, experienced engineering team.
· Competitive salary & full benefits.
· Opportunity to deliver impactful next- products.Company DescriptionWhy Join\n· Work on cutting-edge embedded and connected systems.\n· Hybrid flexibility & balanced hours.\n· Collaborative, experienced engineering team.\n· Competitive salary & full benefits.\n· Opportunity to deliver impactful next- products.

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