Firmware Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Lead to steer the firmware development lifecycle in a cross-functional team in St. Louis.

You will lead from concept to release, define architecture, and mentor engineers while collaborating with hardware, software, and product managers to deliver high-quality firmware solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in firmware, strong C/C++, and proven leadership with project management experience; familiarity with Atlassian and GitLab is preferred; a BS/MS in

Qualifications

• 5+ years in firmware development with strong end-to-end architecture understanding.
• Excellent leadership and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience collaborating with hardware, software, and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firmware development process from concept to release, meeting timelines and quality standards.
• Define firmware requirements, specifications, and architecture for new products or features.
• Provide technical guidance to firmware engineers and foster high-performance collaboration.
• Test and verify firmware solutions, identify and resolve issues or bugs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless firmware/hardware integration.
• Stay updated on firmware trends and propose process/tooling improvements.
• Define firmware roadmaps with product managers and prioritize features by market needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards during development.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding best practices.

Skills

C/C++

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Firmware Lead to join our team. As a Firmware Lead, you will be responsible for leading and managing the firmware development process, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality firmware solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to develop and implement a firmware roadmap that aligns with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong firmware development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions.

Job Title: Firmware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Firmware Lead to join our team. As a Firmware Lead, you will be responsible for leading and managing the firmware development process, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality firmware solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to develop and implement a firmware roadmap that aligns with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong firmware development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firmware development process from concept to release, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements, specifications, and architecture for new products or features.
• Provide technical guidance to firmware engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Conduct thorough testing and verification of firmware solutions, identifying and resolving any issues or bugs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in firmware development, and provide recommendations for process improvements and tooling enhancements.
• Collaborate with product managers to define firmware roadmaps and prioritize feature development based on customer needs and market trends.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations throughout the firmware development process.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and enforce coding best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 5 years in firmware development with a strong understanding of E2E architecture integration.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Atlassian and GitLab.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with wireless communication protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Work Environment

This position will be onsite in Downtown St. Louis, Monday through Thursday with an option to work from home on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $59.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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