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Staff Firmware Engineer

Actalent
Alpharetta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Firmware Engineer position at Actalent?

Description

Job Summary The Staff Firmware Engineer calls for an experienced, knowledgeable, and talented engineer to lead the development of firmware components for the Engineering organization. As a firmware technical lead, you will have an opportunity to lead and collaborate with other engineers to design, plan, develop, and maintain Embedded firmware components for the Firmware Engineering team. Experienced and high contributing engineer capable of handling complicated R&D hardware, firmware, software, and complete solutions projects as part of a cross-functional team. Collaborates with Product Management, Project management and other R&D teams in design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions. Collaborates with SMEs and business partners on component and system design. Key Responsibilities: • Leadership responsibilities for multiple subordinate firmware development teams. • Direct contribution in the hiring process through technical & team fit interviews. • Serve as the technical lead for larger projects, establishing technical direction as well as monitoring project management metrics. • Provide leadership in design, development, documentation, unit testing, etc. • Develop specifications including functional requirements, detailed design, code, and test procedures as part of agile/iterative SDP team. • Identify technical areas for improvement and make detailed business cases for improvements or new areas of opportunities. • Provide support, troubleshoot and resolve sustaining issues with high Quality Output. • Develop and unit test features in the Company's software products. • Provide detailed & accurate estimates for code development efforts. • Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation. • Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of Smart Grid solutions. • Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring of junior engineers. • Lead functional area-specific continuous improvement initiatives. • Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation

Skills

embedded linux, embedded c, c , RTOs, networking protocols, GIT, debugging software, ipv6, linux drivers, linux kernal, builtroot

Top Skills Details

embedded linux,embedded c,c ,RTOs,networking protocols,GIT,debugging software

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Proficient in Embedded Linux Firmware development.  Proficient in Programming in C, C on embedded systems and strong familiarity with real time principles.  • Experience with Linux device drivers and Linux Kernel is a plus. • Python and/or Java programming a plus (Java most preferred). • Deep Knowledge of Product Life Cycle and Software Development methodologies.  Knowledge of Git, Buildroot, Robot test framework, and/or Jenkins CI/CD is a plus. • Significant experience with development and debugging tools in embedded systems. • Knowledge of IP Networking principles (IPV6 knowledge preferred) • Personal Computer knowledge • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite Keyboard/typing skills. • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. • Ability to design, breakdown, and complete a project of a large scope with high-level productivity. • Proactively find problems of existing system/product without guidance and offer solutions Accountabilities: • 30% leadership responsibilities & 70% development responsibilities. • Conduct code reviews with the team to improve compliance with established best practices and coding standards. • Ability to energize and mentor junior team members of the team to achieve deliverables. • Ability to work independently or on a team. • Must have proficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills. • Ability to work on complex R&D projects without supervision. • Ability to communicate effectively across audiences and through multiple mediums. • Ability to work with others of diverse backgrounds. • Ability to exercise critical thinking and creative problem solving. • Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-regional team. • Ability to stay current on changing technologies and their applications in the utility industry. • Ability to learn independently and facilitate training and

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $108923.00 - $144788.00/yr.

Employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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