Firmware Engineer

Tangram Flex, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

HSA contributions

Tech community events

Job summary

Tangram Flex is seeking a Firmware Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join our dynamic team focusing on open mission systems integration, interoperability, and verification. We’re looking for engineers interested in embedded system emulation who pursue deep understanding of technical objectives, while being responsible for providing innovative, reliable solutions to a range of technical challenges.

We design and deliver high-quality embedded emulation solutions, leveraging QEMU, BSPs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical field.
• 3+ years of Firmware Engineering or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document high-quality embedded emulation solutions utilizing QEMU.
• Analyze design approaches to improve the efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources for new and existing solutions.
• Build and maintain deep technical expertise with QEMU to support customer deployments and live demonstrations.
• Support end-to-end system testing, performance analysis, and troubleshooting across software setups.
• Partner closely with software, systems, and cross‑functional teams to refine system requirements, design choices, and system characteristics.
• Provide technical support to internal and external engineers.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Embedded C/C++

QEMU

BSP

RTOS

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

GDB

Docker

Git

Linux

Meson build

Job description

Tangram Flex is seeking a Firmware Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join our dynamic team focusing on open mission systems integration, interoperability, and verification. We’re looking for engineers interested in embedded system emulation who pursue deep understanding of technical objectives, while being responsible for providing innovative, reliable solutions to a range of technical challenges. This role demands a strong technical skillset coupled with the ability to establish and nurture relationships with stakeholders throughout the entire program lifecycle.

What We Do

Our team and products provide solutions to enable innovators to design, develop, verify, and advance critical systems, while accelerating innovation that advances our nations’ security. By accelerating delivery of critical systems, Tangram is transforming the way our nation solves complex software challenges.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, and document high-quality embedded emulation solutions utilizing QEMU.
• Analyze design approaches to improve the efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources for new and existing solutions.
• Build and maintain deep technical expertise with QEMU to support customer deployments and live demonstrations.
• Support end-to-end system testing, performance analysis, and troubleshooting across software setups.
• Partner closely with software, systems, and cross‑functional teams to refine system requirements, design choices, and system characteristics.
• Provide technical support to internal and external engineers.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience & Clearances

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical field.
• 3+ years of Firmware Engineering or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Core Skills

• Experience working with embedded systems
  • Application development in embedded C or C++
  • Application deployment
  • Subsystem integration
  • Subsystem and/or system debugging
  • Familiarity with navigating reference manuals
  • Familiarity with Board Support Package (BSP) usage and/or development
  • Familiarity with communication protocols
    • Ethernet
    • CAN
    • MIL-STD-1553B
    • UART
  • Familiarity with CPU to component level interaction
  • Familiarity with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
    • VxWorks
    • FreeRTOS
• Knowledge of, or interest in:
  • Embedded system emulation, specifically with QEMU
  • Embedded hypervisors, specifically VxWorks 653
  • PowerPC CPUs, specifically the T2080 SoC (PPC e6500) and/or the PPC 750
  • Linux
  • Meson build system
  • Git
  • Docker
  • GDB
  • Network communications technology
• High level written and verbal communication skills to author or contribute to technical documentation and present to external customers.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of work time to client sites, customer locations, and industry conferences as required.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to staying rooted in our core value of Team First. For that reason, we've designed a highly competitive benefits program and supportive work environment to engage employees and their families.

• Hybrid work options
• Flexible Working Hours, 10 paid holidays, and generous Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Access to group rating plans for Life Insurance
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Competitive 401K employer match
• A vibrant engineering culture that fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous professional growth via internal tech community events (Lightning Talks, Integration Events).

Tangram Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its application procedures and in accordance with federal law. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

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