Demo

Firmware Engineer

Peraton Labs
Aberdeen, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025
About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.

We are seeking a highly qualified Firmware Engineer (SME) to work onsite at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop firmware for embedded systems.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements.
  • Test and debug firmware to ensure optimal performance.
  • Write and maintain technical documentation for firmware projects.
  • Optimize firmware code for efficiency and reliability.
  • Implement firmware updates to improve system functionality.
  • Analyze and resolve firmware-related issues and bugs.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
  • Participate in design and architecture discussions.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD.
  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • US Citizen.
  • Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Strong Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C , or Assembly.
  • Knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
  • Strong Experience with debugging tools and techniques.
  • Experience with version control systems like Git.
  • Familiarity with hardware design and electronics.
  • Prior experience in firmware development for specific industries (e.g., automotive, medical).
  • Proven experience in firmware development.
  • Understanding of microcontrollers and microprocessor architecture.
  • Ability to work with oscilloscope and logic analyzers.
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desired:

  • Knowledge or understanding of Fortran
  • Knowledge and understanding of ARM architecture

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $112,000 - $179,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Firmware Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Firmware Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$80,479 - $90,779
Income Estimation: 
$90,609 - $105,383
Income Estimation: 
$80,479 - $90,779
Income Estimation: 
$90,609 - $105,383
Income Estimation: 
$90,609 - $105,383
Income Estimation: 
$117,524 - $131,245
Income Estimation: 
$117,524 - $131,245
Income Estimation: 
$145,630 - $167,634
Income Estimation: 
$145,630 - $167,634
Income Estimation: 
$162,729 - $194,659
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Peraton Labs

Peraton Labs
Hired Organization Address College Park, MD Full Time
About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the gl...
Peraton Labs
Hired Organization Address Basking Ridge, NJ Full Time
About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the gl...
Peraton Labs
Hired Organization Address College Park, MD Full Time
About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the gl...
Peraton Labs
Hired Organization Address Silver Spring, MD Full Time
About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the gl...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Firmware Engineer jobs in the Aberdeen, MD area that may be a better fit.

Firmware Engineer

IQUASAR LLC, Aberdeen, MD

Firmware Engineer

nTech Workforce, Baltimore, MD

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!