Embedded Systems & RF Firmware Engineer
FLIR Systems, Inc.21 days ago
Rancho Cordova, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$114k - $151k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain embedded firmware and software for RF and microwave products.
- Design and support embedded control systems for amplifiers and subsystem monitoring.
- Integrate firmware with sensors, detectors, power supplies, cooling systems, and other hardware components.
- Implement SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet communication interfaces.
- Develop fault monitoring, health monitoring, diagnostics, and data logging capabilities.
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and validate firmware in real-time embedded environments.
- Create automated test solutions using Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
- Support board bring-up, system integration, qualification testing, manufacturing activities, product releases, and field deployments.
- Document software architecture, test procedures, and system configurations.
- Provide technical support during product release and customer field deployments.
Requirements
- Required: embedded firmware development experience using C/C++ and/or Python.
- Required: knowledge of microcontrollers and real-time embedded systems.
- Required: experience implementing hardware communication protocols.
- Required: strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Required: technical documentation and communication skills.
- Preferred: experience with FPGAs and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
- Preferred: familiarity with RF or microwave systems and components.
- Required: bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, plus 3–7 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to travel approximately 5% domestically and internationally.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
- 401(k) with company match and retirement plans.
- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee wellness programs and assistance resources.
- Collaborative work on mission-critical technology.
- U.S. Person status may be required for access to ITAR-controlled technical data.