Firmware Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design and implement low-level software that directly controls hardware. You will collaborate across hardware, electrical, and systems engineering teams from prototype to mass production to deliver secure, efficient firmware.

You will work with modern tooling to write, test, and refine code in C and C++, configure low-level drivers, and troubleshoot hardware issues. A Secret clearance is often required for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in bare-metal programming, microcontrollers, and debugging tools.
• Experience designing, writing, and maintaining efficient, testable C/C++ code.
• Experience configuring and optimizing low-level drivers and communication protocols.
• Experience using hardware debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs.
• Ability to read schematics and data sheets to write hardware abstractions and APIs.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design and build low-level firmware that directly controls hardware.
• Bridge hardware and software teams from prototyping to mass production.
• Develop and reverse engineer software supporting hardware functionality across devices.
• Troubleshoot with cybersecurity specialists to ensure secure firmware.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize platform-specific solutions.

Skills

bare-metal programming

microcontrollers

debugging tools

C/C++

hardware debugging tools

security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of firmware experience

Tools

JTAG

SWD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a firmware engineer, you know how to design and build low-level software that directly controls electronic hardware. You will directly apply your knowledge to design, develop, and implement low-level software that directly controls next-generation hardware systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between physical electronic circuits and high-level applications and collaborate closely with hardware, electrical, and systems engineering teams from initial prototyping through to mass production.

Job Number: R0253123

Firmware Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a firmware engineer, you know how to design and build low-level software that directly controls electronic hardware. You will directly apply your knowledge to design, develop, and implement low-level software that directly controls next-generation hardware systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between physical electronic circuits and high-level applications and collaborate closely with hardware, electrical, and systems engineering teams from initial prototyping through to mass production.

As a firmware engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll support the development of next-gen capabilities, products, and solutions. Using the latest tools and technology, you’ll write, test, and edit code in support of the team’s desired outcomes. You’ll expand your skills as you develop and reverse engineer software that supports hardware functionality on a wide range of devices, as well as configure solutions based on the platform being used. You’ll work with other team leaders to troubleshoot and correct operational issues, as well as with cybersecurity specialists to ensure that the software you’re creating is secure.

Work with us to further your tech career and make a meaningful difference.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in bare-metal programming, microcontrollers, and debugging tools
• Experience designing, writing, and maintaining efficient, testable code in C and C++
• Experience configuring and optimizing low-level drivers and communication protocols
• Experience isolating and resolving complex challenges using hardware debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
• Ability to analyze hardware schematics, component datasheets, and reference manuals to write accurate hardware abstraction layers, perform unit tests, participate in code reviews, and document firmware architectures and API interfaces
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience in firmware engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with wireless communication stacks like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or LoRa
• Experience reading electrical schematics and utilizing PCB design concepts
• Experience with Python or Bash for scripting automated testing and build environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for embedded devices such as secure boot, encryption, and trust zones
• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Skills Assessment As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.