Principal Firmware Engineer

Job Description

This role will be a key contributor to the development of complex embedded systems. Leading firmware design efforts, you will mentor junior engineers, participate in system-level architecture decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. This role demands a deep understanding of firmware development, extensive experience in coding and debugging, and the ability to provide technical leadership within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for system-level decisions.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Optimize firmware for performance, power efficiency, and memory usage.
• Drive the design of firmware architecture, particularly in systems using Real Time Operations Systems.
• Drive innovation in firmware development processes.
• Collaborate with leadership and other cross-functional departments to align decisions with organizational goals.
• Lead the design of complex systems, research and propose innovative solutions.
• Formulate solutions to complex and ambiguous problems that are not well defined.
• Incorporate feedback and solutions from others.
• Act as Technical Lead, manage significant systems, use strategic planning and mitigate risk.
• Ensure documentation is accessible and understandable by cross-functional teams.
• Make critical decisions regarding firmware architecture, technology stack, and implementation strategies.
• Ensure firmware reliability and resilience in critical applications.
• Establish standardized processes and analyze process metrics.
• Influence change across disciplines and enforce quality standards.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, project teams, and cybersecurity to develop technical solutions to enable connectivity, over-the-air updates, and data transfer.

Essential Skills

• 8 years of experience in C, C , Embedded Linux Software, Network Protocols (MQTT, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal), and Firmware Development.
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as medical device, automotive, aerospace/defense.

Other Skills & Qualifications

• Security (Network and Cybersecurity) experience.

Work Environment

This position will be working in a highly collaborative team environment. The Versailles location is their main campus with roughly 5-6 different buildings. The newer HQ has an open desk concept, a cafeteria, a work facility, and a medical clinic on site.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $75.00/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 Versailles,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $75