Senior firmware engineer

ALTEN; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to work in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves architecting secure IoT systems and leading the firmware lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in embedded firmware design, a strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, and deep knowledge of IoT technologies. Responsibilities include managing communications with teams, ensuring product adherence to standards, and utilizing CI/CD tools. The role promises engaging challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in embedded firmware design and development.
• Expertise in C and C++ programming for various architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills for resolving technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Architect robust, secure IoT systems while balancing trade-offs.
• Lead end-to-end firmware lifecycle, ensuring scalability.
• Manage communication with cross-functional teams and partners.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

RTOS

Device drivers

Multi-threaded application development

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)

Wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, BLE)

Secure IoT cloud communication

Debugging tools (GDB, J-Link)

CI/CD automation tools (Jenkins)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/EEE/ECE/Computer Science

Job description

Job Title/Designation

Senior firmware engineer

Experience Range

10+ Years in Embedded Firmware design and development

Job Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Immigration Status

H1, Green Card, US Citizen

Education Criteria

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/EEE/ECE/Computer Science or equivalent

Job Function, Roles, and Responsibilities

• Architect robust, secure IoT systems while balancing trade-offs between cost, power, and performance.
• Direct the end-to-end firmware lifecycle, ensuring scalability and design reliability.
• Lead Over-the-Air (OTA) update strategies for secure post-deployment features.
• Ensure product adherence to global wireless and security standards (FCC, CE, RED).
• Translate product requirements into task breakdowns, effort estimations, and execution plans.
• Manage communication and delivery expectations with cross-functional teams and external partners/vendors.
• Oversee factory-test firmware and partner with manufacturers on products.
• Maintain high-quality architecture diagrams, API specs, and internal knowledge bases.
• Utilize Jira/Agile workflows to track milestones and report technical health to leadership.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and track to project progress.

Technical Expertise

• Expertise in C and C++ programming for microprocessor, microcontroller, and SoC architectures
• Expertise in bare metal, deep knowledge of RTOS, device drivers, and multi-threaded application development
• Experience in wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, BLE, Threads, Matter, and Sub-GHz
• Experience in networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Secure MQTT, HTTPS, and Amazon Sidewalk
• Expertise in secure IoT cloud communication and integration
• Experience in serial communication interfaces such as RS-485, RS-232, I2C, SPI, and MODBUS
• Expertise in Bootloader, Secure boot, RAND, ECC, RSA, and Power modes for MCU platforms
• Experience with debugging tools such as GDB, J-Link, and static code analyzers
• Experience with various HW platforms bring-up and debugging using DSO, Logic analyzer, and Power profiling tools
• Proficiency with CI/CD automation tools and workflows, specifically including Jenkins

Soft Skills

• Ability to weigh technical trade-offs against cost, time, and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving skills for resolving race conditions, memory leaks, and concurrency issues.
• Effective at presenting technical status to management and collaborating with cross-functional hardware teams.