Embedded Hardware Engineer

The Josef Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Josef Group is seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineer in Chantilly/Arlington, VA to design, develop, and test embedded systems. The role requires strong hardware background, Rust experience, and familiarity with firmware development.

Responsibilities include hardware integration, low-level Rust software, bring-up, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration. A TS/SCI clearance (or CI/FSP) is required to begin work at Top Secret level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of embedded hardware engineering experience.
• Experience programming in Rust.
• Familiarity with embedded firmware development.
• Experience with microcontrollers and communication protocols.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and test embedded hardware systems.
• Develop and maintain low-level software in Rust.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and firmware integration.
• Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Rust

Embedded hardware

Debugging

Firmware development

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Microcontrollers

Job description

Embedded Hardware Engineer

Top Secret, TS/SCI is required to start (will accept a CI or FSP)
Chantilly or Arlington, VA

We are seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of embedded systems. The ideal candidate has a strong hardware background, experience with Rust, and familiarity with embedded firmware development.

Responsibilities:

• Design, integrate, and test embedded hardware systems.


• Develop and maintain low-level software in Rust.


• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and firmware integration.


• Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues.


• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


• 5+ years of embedded hardware engineering experience.


• Experience programming in Rust.


• Familiarity with embedded firmware development.


• Experience with microcontrollers and communication protocols


• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with C/C++, RTOS, or embedded Linux.