Firmware Engineer

Actalent•Plano, TX

34d•$67 - $86•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Firmware Technical Lead Engineer with a focus on Firmware/Software development for Wireless Radio Applications. You will play a crucial role in architecting, designing, and developing solutions integrated into cutting-edge wireless technologies, contributing significantly to the advancement of firmware capabilities in wireless cellular systems. The ideal candidate will possess an excellent technological skillset alongside strong communication and organizational skills, enabling successful contributions throughout all phases of development, from concept to production. The position requires leading a team and working onsite full-time in Plano, TX.

Requirements

6 to 8 years of experience in Embedded Software Development, with a preference for wireless applications or embedded radio products.
Proficiency in object-oriented design and development using C++, and in embedded software development in C.
Experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, RTOS, U-Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree, and file system operations.
Ability to design and implement applications using modular, test-oriented, and scalable solutions.
Experience with Embedded System Security principles, security by design, and OS hardening.
Experience in testing and debugging multi-thread embedded systems software.
Familiarity with RF systems, signal processing, and wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G).
Knowledge of Telecom technologies: Sync-E, PTP, IEEE-1588v2, Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP.
Microcontroller - ARM based
70% C++/30% Embedded C
Embedded Linux
Bash Scripting, Python - test automation and scripting.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with System Engineering and Architecture teams to translate system-level requirements into firmware/software architecture, optimizing for performance, modularity, security, and scalability.
Work with Hardware and FPGA teams to define firmware specifications, support board design, and integrate firmware into state-of-the-art SoC solutions.
Develop, optimize, and maintain firmware and software across multiple product lines.
Contribute to the design of main radio control algorithms, radio applications, and main software libraries.
Collaborate with Integration and QA teams to develop test cases and plans to validate the functionality and performance of each wireless product.
Support project management in task breakdown, backlog management, effort estimation, and planning to ensure development team achieves committed milestones, and actively participate in all JIRA/Scrum meetings.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Create and maintain detailed version-controlled documentation of firmware architecture, design, and features to facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies in the wireless field, embedded software development, and radio products.
Explore and recommend new tools, methodologies, and techniques to enhance development processes.