Lead Firmware Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer in West Michigan to oversee embedded firmware development. This role involves leading engineers through the full software development lifecycle, driving architecture and design while ensuring product integration with advanced systems. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in C/C++, RTOS, and embedded systems. The position offers an opportunity to improve team performance and product quality in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware development.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or mentoring role.
• Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end firmware development activities.
• Design and implement embedded firmware for complex hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware/software integration.
• Drive software quality through structured testing and validation processes.

Skills

Proficiency in C and C++

Embedded systems knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Git

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

TITLE: Lead Firmware Engineer

LOCATION: West Michigan

Management Business Solutions is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer for a confidential client in the West Michigan region. This role is responsible for leading embedded firmware development efforts while guiding a team of engineers through the full software development lifecycle. The Lead Firmware Engineer will drive architecture, design, development, and validation of firmware that interfaces directly with advanced electronic systems, including sensors, cameras, and system-on-chip platforms, ensuring high performance, reliability, and successful product integration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end firmware development activities, including requirements definition, architecture, design, development, integration, and validation.
• Design and implement embedded firmware for complex hardware platforms, including processors, sensors, cameras, and peripheral devices.
• Support hardware bring-up and low-level driver development for new chipsets and system components.
• Facilitate and lead code reviews, technical design discussions, and project planning activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, mechanical, systems, and product engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration.
• Drive software quality through structured testing, debugging, and validation processes, including unit and integration testing.
• Promote and implement improvements in development processes, tools, and software compliance practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to engineering team members.
• Participate in product launch efforts and support successful delivery of production-ready systems.
• Stay informed on industry advancements and apply best practices to continuously improve team performance and product quality.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, policies, and safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware development across the full product lifecycle.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership, mentoring, or team lead capacity.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++, with experience in low-level or embedded programming.
• Hands‑on experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• In-depth understanding of embedded systems, hardware/software interaction, and system architecture.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage complex and competing priorities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with Linux-based embedded systems.
  • Background in video, audio, signal processing, or compression technologies.
  • Experience with camera systems and image signal processing (ISP).
  • Familiarity with wireless technologies such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
  • Experience using development and CI/CD tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, JIRA, or Azure DevOps.
  • Exposure to Agile or iterative development methodologies.

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