Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (RTOS/Linux)

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cedar Park, Texas is seeking an experienced embedded firmware developer to design, develop, and test firmware for spacecraft. You will collaborate with engineering teams and ensure high-quality standards. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in Linux environments and strong C/C++ programming skills. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a successful background in embedded systems. This role includes excellent benefits, including health plans and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development in Linux environments.
• Proven track record of delivering real-world industry projects involving embedded firmware.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
• Optimize firmware for performance and memory constraints.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

Communication protocols

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

FPGA tools

Linux

JTAG

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Cedar Park, Texas is seeking an experienced embedded firmware developer to design, develop, and test firmware for spacecraft. You will collaborate with engineering teams and ensure high-quality standards. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in Linux environments and strong C/C++ programming skills. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a successful background in embedded systems. This role includes excellent benefits, including health plans and flexible PTO.