Firmware Developer - C Programming - Mid to Senior

ACKtive Engineering SolutionsColumbia, MD
Onsite

About The Position

ACKtive Engineering Solutions LLC is looking for a talented Firmware Developer with C programming experience. This position requires a US citizenship AND an active clearance. The role involves developing firmware for a variety of applications in support of a critical customer mission, applying CNO skills and creativity to discover and implement novel solutions. The developer will work on-site at a customer facility, fully integrated into a small, expert team, collaborating with senior subject matter experts and leveraging their mentorship to expand skills. This role contributes to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • US citizenship
  • Flexibility in required professional experience: 5+ or 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on iOS development
  • A Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience
  • Strong proficiency in C programming
  • Experience with vulnerability research (e.g., exploit development, fuzzing, or security analysis of embedded systems)
  • Familiarity with common RE tools and environments (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, binary analysis platforms)

Responsibilities

  • Develop firmware for a variety of applications in support of a critical customer mission
  • Apply CNO skills and creativity to discover and implement novel solutions
  • Work on-site at a customer facility, fully integrated into a small, expert team
  • Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and leverage their mentorship to expand your skills
  • Contribute to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision insurance
  • Hourly pay
  • 5% 401K company contribution
  • Up to a 15.75% 401K profit sharing company contribution after the calendar year ends
  • Immediate vesting in 401K
  • 56 hours of paid time off (vacation and sick)
  • Health plans through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) with a $100/month company contribution
  • Flexible Time off
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