Embedded Firmware Developer with Security Clearance

RTL Networks, Inc.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Networks, Inc. in Ridgecrest, CA, seeks an Embedded Firmware Developer to support NAVAIR China Lake. You will design, implement, and test firmware for military-grade systems, focusing on reliability and cyber resilience in embedded environments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3–10+ years of experience in C/C++, embedded Linux, ARM bootloaders, UBoot, BIOS, and Code Composer Studio, with eligibility for a DoD security clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–10+ years of embedded software experience.
• Active Secret clearance to start; Top-Secret upgrade expected.
• Experience in embedded Linux environments.
• Proficiency with C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, or test embedded equipment for military/scientific use with cyber-resilience.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software and define specifications and performance requirements.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Embedded Linux

ARM microcontrollers

UBoot/BIOS development

Code Composer Studio

Bootloaders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MP Lab

TI microcontrollers

Job description

Position Title

Embedded Firmware Developer

Location

NAWS China Lake, Ridgecrest, CA

Preferred Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $235,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RTL Networks considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Job Status

Full-time

Security Clearance

Minimum active Secret to start and will be upgraded to Top-Secret. DOD Top-Secret Security Clearance preferred.

About Us

RTL Networks, Inc. is a rapidly growing company primarily focused on providing information technology (IT) support services and personnel to various commercial and government customers for extended-term contracts. By providing a wide array of professional services and products, we help our customers leverage technology and operate confidently in their technology environments to ensure resource predictability, security, and reliability to meet business objectives.

Summary

RTL Networks has an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Firmware Developer to support NAVAIR China Lake.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use, and applied cyber skills/knowledge towards development of cyber resilient designs, components or systems and analyzed designs for cyber vulnerabilities.
• May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems and develop specifications and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 10+ years of experience.
• Minimum active Secret to start and will be upgraded to Top-Secret.
• Experience in embedded Linux environments.
• Familiar with TI Microcontroller chips.
• Experience developing bootloaders, UBoot, and BIOS on ARM CPU's.
• Development experience using Code Composer Studio.
• Fluent in C, C++.

Additional Qualifications

• Skilled in the usage of MP Lab.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a security clearance at the Secret level.
• Minimum active Secret to start and will be upgraded to Top-Secret.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for clearance at this location.
• The applicant selected for this position must have and be able to maintain an Active Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Applicants must have a valid driver's license for this position and will be subject to verification.
• Chosen applicants must pass pre-employment drug screening, credit review, and a criminal background check.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin #cj