Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer

Join a dynamic team as a Firmware Engineer where you will transform high-level concepts into robust and maintainable firmware architectures. You will collaborate with hardware engineers and product stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions in regulated environments.

• Capture and document requirements for regulated products to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and implement hardware/firmware integration strategies and diagnostic coverage.
• Work with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency throughout the development lifecycle.
• Adhere to and champion development processes, lead technical reviews, and implement source code that complies with coding standards.
• Ensure all code is well-documented, rigorously tested, and version-controlled.
• Perform unit testing using tools such as IDEs, debuggers, emulators, communication analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Provide work breakdown plans and task estimates to support project planning and tracking.
• Support multiple product development programs simultaneously.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies throughout the firmware development lifecycle.

• 7+ years of experience with Firmware and C programming.
• Expertise in real-time operating systems and embedded system design.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with hardware debugging tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

• 5+ years of Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) experience.
• C++ programming experience.
• Industry experience in medical, industrial, safety, and automotive sectors.

Work at our location in Santa Fe, TX, as part of a dedicated team of about 25 people. Contribute to a company that specializes in high-performance, reliable monitoring solutions for industrial environments, where safety and precision are paramount.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe, TX.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe, TX.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

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