

Firmware Engineer
Actalent
Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005444843
Job Title: Firmware Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems. This role involves collaboration with hardware engineers to optimize system performance and requires debugging and troubleshooting firmware issues. You will also develop and execute firmware test plans, support manufacturing with product programming, testing, and debugging, maintain technical documentation, and participate in code reviews.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize system performance.
- Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues.
- Develop and execute firmware test plans.
- Support manufacturing with product programming, testing, and debugging.
- Maintain technical documentation and participate in code reviews.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in C language (C or C++) and firmware development.
- Experience with bare metal coding for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.
- Relevant Firmware Engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience working with cross-functional teams to build prototypes and support production.
- Experience in engineering documentation management, version control best practices, and maintaining design files in a Git repository or similar version control system.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- At least 5 years of Firmware engineering experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; open to candidates with associate degrees.
- Background in small companies or startup environments where flexibility is valued.
Work Environment
Join a smaller team with in-house manufacturing. Enjoy a comfortable workspace and flexible work hours, with options such as 7-3 or 8-4 shifts. The company provides a supportive, inclusive culture, encouraging collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge-sharing.
Contact Information
Email: tsoulier@actalentservices.com