Firmware Engineer - 1534

SARA Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise with more than 35 years of proven innovation. We create new and emerging technology solutions in support of Commercial & Government organizations, with expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics, and Threat Warning Systems. As an Employee-Owned company, every team member has a personal stake in the success of our mission, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. At SARA, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers, physicists, and technicians while making a direct impact on programs that matter. The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Firmware Engineer to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug embedded systems
Proficiency in: C, C# Bare-metal programming on CPUs, microcontrollers, DSPs, or ARM cores Embedded system debugging and test tools (oscilloscopes, logic/bus analyzers) Low-level communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, SDIO, UART) Embedded bootloaders and firmware bring-up System Integration and validation Hardware interaction and schematic review
US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance
May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering
16+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Experience with: STM32 microcontrollers Low-level register programming for embedded systems Keil MDK Visual Studio Anti-Tamper Techniques & Cryptographic Processing DSP and high-speed (>= 1MHz) control loops Developing Windows-based configuration firmware tools in C#
Active DoD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance

Responsibilities

Develop bare-metal firmware in C for embedded systems
Architect and implement firmware solutions for new products and product enhancements
Lead rapid iteration developments using STM32 microcontrollers and custom-designed hardware
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver effective system integration solutions
Develop and maintain firmware-driven system simulations
Design and implement Windows-based system interfaces for lab testing and configuration in C#
Evaluate and configure microcontrollers for new designs, factoring in I/Os, peripheral support, memory layout, system clocks, interrupt handling, and other architectural considerations
Support electronic design activities necessary for hardware-software integration
Lead board bring-up, debugging, optimization, and full system integration through deployment
Conduct code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and foster team collaboration
Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout development cycle

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
Tuition & certification reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Discretionary Employee bonuses
401(k) match/profit sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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