Junior Embedded Firmware & Hardware Engineer

OpenTalent; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineer 1 to develop firmware and embedded software for microcontrollers and SoCs, collaborating with hardware engineers on PCB design.

The role requires hands-on debugging, board-level testing, and proficiency with RTOS options like FreeRTOS/Zephyr. He/she will work closely with hardware teams to ensure robust, reliable firmware across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded systems experience.
• Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or VxWorks.
• Familiarity with debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and embedded software for microcontrollers and SoCs.
• Write low-level drivers for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO).
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging and board-level testing.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on PCB design and schematics.

Skills

Embedded systems

RTOS experience

Debugging skills

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

VxWorks

Job description

OpenTalent in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineer 1 to develop firmware and embedded software for microcontrollers and SoCs, collaborating with hardware engineers on PCB design.

The role requires hands-on debugging, board-level testing, and proficiency with RTOS options like FreeRTOS/Zephyr. He/she will work closely with hardware teams to ensure robust, reliable firmware across projects.