Embedded Firmware Engineer for Microcontrollers & SoCs – RTOS

OpenTalent; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineer 1 to design and implement firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs, and to collaborate with hardware engineers on PCB design. The role emphasizes hands-on development and integration across hardware and software domains.

Proficiency in embedded software, peripheral driver development, and board bring-up is required, with experience in RTOS environments and common debugging tools. Huntsville, AL serves as the primary work site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks)
• Familiarity with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers)

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and embedded software for microcontrollers and SoCs.
• Write low-level drivers for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO).
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging and board-level testing.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on PCB design and schematics

Skills

Embedded systems

RTOS experience

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

RTX is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineer 1 to design and implement firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs, and to collaborate with hardware engineers on PCB design. The role emphasizes hands-on development and integration across hardware and software domains.

Proficiency in embedded software, peripheral driver development, and board bring-up is required, with experience in RTOS environments and common debugging tools. Huntsville, AL serves as the primary work site.