Firmware Engineer in Briggs, TX

Maania Digital; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maania Digital in Briggs, TX is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to contribute to Linux-based systems in high-security environments. You will design, implement, and optimize real-time firmware for bare-metal or RTOS platforms, collaborating with hardware and software teams.

Requirements include 5+ years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, familiarity with I2C/SPI/UART/CAN/USB, and a degree in EE/CE/CS. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required due to facility security.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to facility security requirements.
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development in Linux environments.
• Experience with bare-metal or RTOS projects (FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems; assembly a plus.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ for embedded

Real-time systems

Linux environments

Communication protocols

FPGA integration

CI/CD familiarity

Education

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

Tools

JTAG/SWD debugging

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Embedded toolchains

Job description

Location: Briggs, TX 78608 100% Onsite

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• 5 or more years of professional experience in embedded firmware development in Linux environments.
• Proven track record of delivering real-world industry projects involving embedded firmware developed as bare-metal or RTOS applications (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar).
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience in assembly language as a plus.
• Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, etc.) and real-time system constraints.
• Familiarity with debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and embedded development environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience developing C++ applications for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in CI/CD workflow development for embedded firmware projects (e.g., Teamcity, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Experience with FPGA development, including firmware integration with FPGA designs.
• Familiarity with custom OS builds using Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux build systems.