Sr. Firmware Engineer - MA

Nexiva • Taunton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer with a strong background in C/C++ programming and hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. The role involves working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), embedded protocols, and firmware/hardware integration. The ideal candidate will be able to make independent technical decisions and contribute to the maintenance, refactoring, or rewriting of existing firmware codebases. This is a 6-12 month contract position with potential for extension, located in Taunton, MA, requiring 100% onsite presence.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• 6-8+ years of relevant Firmware/Embedded experience
• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
• RTOS experience
• Experience with embedded protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO
• Experience with ADC, PWM, Timers
• Strong firmware + hardware integration knowledge
• Ability to independently make technical decisions

Nice To Haves

• Bench-level debugging/testing experience
• Experience with oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter
• JTAG/SWD debugging experience
• Experience with ultra-low-power embedded systems
• Experience in Defense/Aerospace or other mission-critical products
• Experience evaluating an existing firmware codebase and deciding whether to maintain, refactor, or rewrite

Responsibilities

• Write and debug C/C++ code on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.
• Work with RTOS and embedded protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO).
• Perform firmware and hardware integration.
• Make independent technical decisions.
• Evaluate existing firmware codebases and decide on maintenance, refactoring, or rewriting strategies.
• Perform bench-level debugging and testing using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Utilize JTAG/SWD debugging techniques.
• Work with ultra-low-power embedded systems.
• Contribute to defense/aerospace or other mission-critical products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed