Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer – ARM/RTOS

Vectrus, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X is seeking an entry-level Embedded Firmware Engineer I (T01) to join the Embedded Solutions team within the Software Department in the United States. You will contribute to full lifecycle development of embedded electronics and real-time firmware/software under the guidance of senior engineers, working at the intersection of microcontrollers, hardware, and RTOS or bare-metal environments.

The role involves developing firmware in C/C++, sometimes Python, implementing drivers, performing

Qualifications

• BS/BE in a STEM field.
• 0–2 years in embedded firmware, software, FPGA, or digital hardware.
• Experience with microcontrollers/SoCs in C/C++, or HDL for FPGA, or digital hardware testing.
• Familiarity with Git and basic build/test workflows.
• Ability to learn processes, document work, and work with cross-disciplinary teams.
• US citizenship required for DoD-related work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug embedded firmware and software in C/C++ (and Python where appropriate) for ARM Cortex platforms.
• Implement peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO) and basic drivers.
• Assist hardware bring-up and lab verification with test equipment.
• Work on RTOS or bare-metal real-time applications to ensure reliability.
• Contribute to basic FPGA tasks and IP integration under guidance.
• Run unit/integration tests and document results and defects.
• Produce design notes, architecture diagrams, and release checklists under guidance.
• Participate in peer reviews and Agile/phase-gate activities using Azure DevOps, Git, Teams.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Git

RTOS

Lab work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Vivado/Quartus/ModelSim

Job description

V2X is seeking an entry-level Embedded Firmware Engineer I (T01) to join the Embedded Solutions team within the Software Department in the United States. You will contribute to full lifecycle development of embedded electronics and real-time firmware/software under the guidance of senior engineers, working at the intersection of microcontrollers, hardware, and RTOS or bare-metal environments.

The role involves developing firmware in C/C++, sometimes Python, implementing drivers, performing