Embedded Firmware Engineer — Real-Time, Onsite Sterling, VA

MOLG; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MOLG is seeking an experienced firmware engineer for its robotics team in Sterling, VA. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain firmware for robotic platforms. Responsibilities include managing the firmware lifecycle and collaborating with engineers for hardware debugging.

Candidates should have 5+ years in embedded systems, expert knowledge in C/C++, and experience with microcontrollers. The position offers a chance to grow in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional firmware experience, shipping firmware on hardware.
• Expert in C/C++ and familiar with Python for tooling and automation.
• Deep experience with microcontrollers and microprocessors.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware for embedded systems on robotic platforms.
• Maintain drivers for communication protocols for hardware integration.
• Collaborate with engineers for hardware validation and debugging.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

RTOS development

Debugging hardware/software interactions

Microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32)

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

pytest

Robot Framework

Job description

MOLG is seeking an experienced firmware engineer for its robotics team in Sterling, VA. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain firmware for robotic platforms. Responsibilities include managing the firmware lifecycle and collaborating with engineers for hardware debugging.

Candidates should have 5+ years in embedded systems, expert knowledge in C/C++, and experience with microcontrollers. The position offers a chance to grow in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and teamwork.