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Firmware Engineer

Jobot
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Cutting edge aerospace and defense company seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our growing talented team!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Josh Rabinowitz
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Salary: $185,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Firmware Engineer to join our growing hardware engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware for next-generation hardware products and systems. You will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop reliable, high-performance embedded solutions used in real-world applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about embedded systems, low-level programming, and cutting-edge hardware technology.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you're ready for you next challenge please read on!

Why join us?
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
  • We are committed to fostering professional development and career advancement by promoting accelerated growth opportunities from within our organization.


Job Details
  • 4 years of hands-on firmware development experience in constrained embedded environments using ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers or similar architectures
  • Strong programming skills in C and C , with exposure to or interest in learning Rust
  • Experience developing within RTOS-based systems such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or comparable platforms
  • Solid understanding of embedded communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I C, and USB
  • Experience working with wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Thread, 802.15.4, or proprietary mesh networking protocols
  • Proven ability to perform low-level hardware and firmware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and power analysis tools
  • Passion for building highly reliable, safety-focused, and mission-critical embedded systems

If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you're ready for your next challenge please apply today!

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Salary : $185,000 - $200,000

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