Firmware Engineer

Alten USA; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range included in listing

Job summary

Alten USA is seeking a Firmware Engineer to own embedded features from requirements through design, implementation, and validation. You will develop maintainable C++ firmware for real‑time systems, collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, and software teams, and contribute to unit tests and CI pipelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 5+ years in embedded/firmware, strong C++ OO skills, Linux, Git, and experience with debugging tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of professional embedded/firmware experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills with OO design, memory management, and concurrency.
• Experience with hardware interfaces, real-time systems, or resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Proven ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and codebases independently and deliver with minimal guidance.
• Experience with Linux-based development, Git, and CI workflows.
• Experience with CI, automated testing, and disciplined software review practices.
• Clear written and verbal communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned firmware features or components from requirements analysis through design, implementation, integration, verification, and defect resolution.
• Independently learn existing code, hardware interfaces, development tools, and system behavior; identify the right resources and ask focused questions.
• Develop maintainable embedded software in modern C++ with OO design, interfaces, and robust error handling.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, software, and architecture teams to clarify requirements and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Use debuggers, emulators, analyzers, and logs to isolate complex software-hardware interaction problems.
• Create unit and integration tests and support continuous integration to improve software quality.
• Participate in design and code reviews and incorporate feedback promptly.
• Plan and track work through user stories and communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly.
• Follow quality processes and produce documentation for design traceability and maintenance.
• Work with globally distributed teams to improve design and architecture across MR platforms.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Memory management

Concurrency

Debugging

Code reviews

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Git

CI/CD

Build systems

Debugging tools

Emulators

Protocol analyzers

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Firmware Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Own assigned firmware features or components from requirements analysis through design, implementation, integration, verification, and defect resolution.
• Independently learn existing code, hardware interfaces, development tools, and system behavior; identify the right technical resources and ask focused questions when needed.
• Develop maintainable embedded software in modern C++ using sound object-oriented design, clear interfaces, and appropriate error handling.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, software, and architecture teams to clarify requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Use debuggers, emulators, analyzers, logs, and other diagnostic methods to isolate complex software and hardware interaction problems.
• Create unit and integration tests, contribute to automated testing, and support continuous integration to improve software quality and regression coverage.
• Participate in design and code reviews; provide constructive feedback and incorporate review input promptly.
• Estimate, plan, and track work through user stories; communicate status, risks, dependencies, and technical blockers early and clearly.
• Follow applicable quality processes and produce clear technical documentation that supports design traceability, testing, and long‑term maintenance.
• Work effectively with globally distributed teams and contribute to consistent design and architectural improvements across MR platforms.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded or firmware software.
• Strong C++ programming skills, including object-oriented design, memory management, concurrency fundamentals, debugging, and writing maintainable production code.
• Hands‑on experience developing software that interacts with hardware, real‑time systems, device interfaces, or resource‑constrained embedded platforms.
• Proven ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and codebases independently, break down ambiguous problems, and deliver results with minimal guidance.
• Experience with embedded development and diagnostic tools such as debuggers, emulators, protocol or logic analyzers, and system logs.
• Experience with Linux‑based development environments, source control such as Git, and build or container‑based workflows.
• Experience with continuous integration, automated testing, and disciplined software review practices.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions, raise risks, and collaborate across functions.

Salary Range: $120k-$140k

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

Note:

Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.