Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

V2X Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc. seeks a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (T03) to join the Embedded Solutions team. You will design and implement firmware for modern microcontrollers, develop drivers, and collaborate across hardware and software disciplines to deliver secure, high-performance embedded systems for defense applications.

You will work in a multidisciplinary, Agile environment, contribute to validation and test automation, and ensure compliance with security and quality standards. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required.
• 5–8 years of embedded firmware or software experience.
• Proficient in C and C++ for real-time systems.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git and Azure DevOps.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. DoD contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate embedded firmware and software for ARM Cortex-based systems.
• Develop peripheral interfaces and device drivers (serial, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
• Support hardware bring-up and lab verification with oscilloscopes and analyzers.
• Implement RTOS or bare-metal solutions to meet real-time constraints.
• Contribute to system validation, test automation, and documentation.
• Collaborate in Agile teams using MS Teams and Azure DevOps.

Skills

C

C++

RTOS

Python

Git

Azure DevOps

Embedded systems

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a talented Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (T03) to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Engineering Solutions organization. Embedded Solutions is a cross-disciplinary core function dedicated to the design, development, and integration of secure, high-performance embedded systems that enable mission-critical defense and aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

V2X is seeking a talented Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (T03) to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Engineering Solutions organization. Embedded Solutions is a cross-disciplinary core function dedicated to the design, development, and integration of secure, high-performance embedded systems that enable mission-critical defense and aerospace applications.

In this role, you will play a key part in the full lifecycle development of advanced embedded solutions based on modern microcontrollers and real-time operating systems. You will work collaboratively with experienced engineers in a multidisciplinary, matrixed environment emphasizing technical rigor, collaboration, and continuous learning. This position is ideal for motivated early-career engineers seeking to expand their impact across microcontroller-based design, real-time software, and hardware-software integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate embedded firmware/software solutions using C (and Python), targeting ARM Cortex or similar microcontroller-based architectures.
• Develop and integrate peripheral interfaces and device drivers for serial, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, motor control, and other real-time I/O.
• Support hardware bring-up, board-level verification, and troubleshooting, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related lab tools in collaboration with electrical and systems engineers.
• Integrate and optimize real-time applications using RTOS or bare-metal techniques, ensuring responsiveness and reliability in constrained environments.
• Contribute to system-level validation and test automation to ensure robust, reliable performance and compliance with requirements.
• Prepare and maintain clear technical documentation including design records, integration notes, code comments, and user instructions in accordance with V2X processes.
• Participate in Agile development teams—collaborate via MS Teams, Azure DevOps, and shared digital environments to deliver disciplined, high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Engage in peer code and design reviews, share lessons learned, and support continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and engineering practice. Maintain a strong focus on disciplined execution, safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards and secure development practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.

Approximately 5–8 years professional experience developing embedded firmware or software for microcontroller- or ARM Cortex-based systems (hands-on academic, internship, or professional work considered).

Proficient in C (and/or C++) for real-time embedded system development; familiarity with version control and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps).

Experience with lab-based troubleshooting, board bring-up, and using oscilloscopes/logic analyzers for hardware/software integration.

Ability to develop and validate peripheral/device drivers and work at the interface of hardware and software.

Effective communication skills, strong team orientation, and commitment to continuous technical growth.

U.S. citizenship required.

Security Clearance And Other Requirements

Ability to access systems with information restricted to U.S. citizens as required by federal contract guidelines.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance may be required for certain projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, or experience in bare-metal scheduling for embedded applications.

Exposure to scripting for test automation or tooling—Python preferred.

Knowledge of secure coding standards and industry regulations (MISRA C, DO-178C, ISO 26262, etc.).

Experience collaborating in Agile or SCRUM-based development teams.

Practical awareness of networked communications in embedded systems (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.).

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