Embedded Firmware Design Engineer

Piper Companies; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Embedded Firmware Design Engineer to join a leading telecommunications technology company onsite 5 days per week in Morrisville, NC. The role develops low-level embedded software and firmware for networking products while partnering with hardware teams on board bring-up and system integration.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of embedded experience, strong C/C++ skills, Linux/RTOS exposure, and a U.S. Secret Clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded firmware or software development experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States and obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Strong experience with C/C++ programming in embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for telecommunications products.
• Design and implement device drivers and BSPs (low-level software).
• Support board bring-up, hardware validation, and system integration.
• Debug firmware and hardware interactions with lab tools.
• Develop software for Linux and RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Troubleshoot firmware issues across development and production.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Device drivers

Linux

RTOS

Board bring-up

Networking protocols

Hardware debugging

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE/CE/CS)

Tools

JTAG

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Embedded Firmware Design Engineer to join a leading telecommunications technology company onsite 5 days per week in Morrisville, NC. The ideal Embedded Firmware Design Engineer will be responsible for developing low-level embedded software and firmware for networking and telecommunications products while partnering closely with hardware engineering teams on board bring-up, debugging, and system integration.

Responsibilities of the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer:

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for telecommunications and networking products.
• Design and implement device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and low-level software.
• Support board bring-up, hardware validation, and system integration efforts.
• Debug firmware and hardware interactions using industry-standard lab tools.
• Develop software for Linux and RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues throughout development and production.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams on new product development.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to product architecture discussions.
• Support deployed products through issue investigation and root cause analysis.

Qualifications for the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer:

• 10+ years of embedded firmware or embedded software development experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Strong experience with C/C++ programming in embedded environments.
• Experience developing device drivers and low-level software.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, and embedded system integration.
• Understanding of networking protocols and telecommunications systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across both firmware and hardware environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Compensation for the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $115,000 - $145,000 annually based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 09/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Embedded Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Linux, Embedded Linux, RTOS, C, C++, Device Drivers, BSP, Board Support Package, Low-Level Software, Hardware Integration, Hardware Debugging, Board Bring-Up, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Networking, TCP/IP, Firmware Development, JTAG, Root Cause Analysis, System Integration, Carrier Networks, Telecom Infrastructure, Firmware Testing, Embedded Development, Networking Protocols, Product Development

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