Embedded Firmware Engineer

Ignite Human Capital; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer for a hybrid role in Naperville, IL. This position involves developing embedded firmware and collaborating closely with hardware teams on cutting-edge technology.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in C/C++, experience with various microcontrollers, and the ability to handle hardware/software integration challenges. A U.S. Citizenship is required due to compliance regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++.
• Knowledge of various microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex, PIC, and AVR.
• Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware for various products.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems teams on project integration.
• Perform debugging and system validation.

Skills

Embedded firmware development in C/C++

Experience with ARM Cortex, PIC, AVR microcontrollers

RTOS and low-level driver integration

Hands-on debugging skills

Job description

Embedded Firmware Engineer Opportunity

(Naperville, IL – Hybrid/Onsite) A growing engineering and manufacturing organization is looking to add an Embedded Firmware Engineer to its team. This role offers the chance to work on real-world embedded products from concept through production in a collaborative engineering environment.

Ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on embedded development and solving hardware/software integration challenges.

• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++
• Work with ARM Cortex, PIC, AVR, and similar microcontrollers
• RTOS, low-level drivers, board bring‑up, debugging
• Hands‑on work with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC, GPIO
• Opportunity to work closely with hardware and systems teams
• Salary range: $85K–$95K

U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR/CUI compliance.