Firmware Engineer

Relative Dynamics; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance

Vacation and paid holidays

401k with company match

Employee referral program

Community involvement

Employee referral program

Community involvement

Job summary

A technology development firm in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and at least 5 years of firmware design experience. This role involves developing optical communication systems in a collaborative environment. The company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including medical and 401k, and emphasizes a team-oriented culture. Candidates should be self-starters with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working in firmware design.
• Strong background in communication theory.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to define system requirements and solutions.
• Develop algorithms, code, and hardware for projects.

Skills

Firmware design

Digital signal processing

Communication systems

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities with Relative Dynamics

A great place to work.

At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamicsinc.com.

Relative Dynamics is developing free‑space optical communication internet terminals for high‑altitude platforms and Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) spacecraft. Our mission is to enable commercial world‑wide internet access.

As a Firmware Engineer, you are part of a cross‑functional team developing optical terminal hardware. This position requires a background in digital signal processing (DSP) and communication theory.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Responsibilities:

• Close collaboration with optical, mechanical, and electrical engineers to define free‑space optical communication system requirements and solutions.
• Develop algorithms, code and hardware and firmware for RDI IRAD and SBIR projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading or contributing to multiple product development efforts, projects, and initiatives.

What You’ll Need:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical or computer engineering, or relevant field and/or experience.
• 5+ years experience working in firmware design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Communication system experience.

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Feel like a number as we’re a close‑knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge
• A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team‑oriented attitudes
• Able to plan and execute plans across teams
• Effective communicator both written and verbal

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Great 401k with company match
• Employee referral program
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.