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Firmware Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Firmware Technical Lead Engineer with a focus on Firmware/Software development for Wireless Radio Applications. You will play a crucial role in architecting, designing, and developing solutions integrated into cutting-edge wireless technologies, contributing significantly to the advancement of firmware capabilities in wireless cellular systems. The ideal candidate will possess an excellent technological skillset alongside strong communication and organizational skills, enabling successful contributions throughout all phases of development, from concept to production. The position requires leading a team and working onsite full-time in Plano, TX.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with System Engineering and Architecture teams to translate system-level requirements into firmware/software architecture, optimizing for performance, modularity, security, and scalability.
- Work with Hardware and FPGA teams to define firmware specifications, support board design, and integrate firmware into state-of-the-art SoC solutions.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain firmware and software across multiple product lines.
- Contribute to the design of main radio control algorithms, radio applications, and main software libraries.
- Collaborate with Integration and QA teams to develop test cases and plans to validate the functionality and performance of each wireless product.
- Support project management in task breakdown, backlog management, effort estimation, and planning to ensure development team achieves committed milestones, and actively participate in all JIRA/Scrum meetings.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- Create and maintain detailed version-controlled documentation of firmware architecture, design, and features to facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer.
- Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies in the wireless field, embedded software development, and radio products.
- Explore and recommend new tools, methodologies, and techniques to enhance development processes.
Essential Skills
- 6 to 8 years of experience in Embedded Software Development, with a preference for wireless applications or embedded radio products.
- Proficiency in object-oriented design and development using C , and in embedded software development in C.
- Experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, RTOS, U-Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree, and file system operations.
- Ability to design and implement applications using modular, test-oriented, and scalable solutions.
- Experience with Embedded System Security principles, security by design, and OS hardening.
- Experience in testing and debugging multi-thread embedded systems software.
- Familiarity with RF systems, signal processing, and wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G).
- Knowledge of Telecom technologies: Sync-E, PTP, IEEE-1588v2, Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP.
Top Skills' Details Required!
o Microcontroller – ARM based
o 70% C /30% Embedded C
o Embedded Linux
o Bash Scripting, Python – test automation and scripting.
Work Environment
The role is based in Plano, TX. The team is engaged in developing new prototypes and products, leveraging cutting-edge technology in wireless communication.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $86.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
About Actalent
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $67 - $86