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Firmware Engineer in Briggs, TX

Summary

Develops embedded firmware for Linux-based systems using C/C++ and RTOS, targeting real-time constraints and hardware protocols like SPI, I2C, and CAN.


Location: Briggs, TX 78608 100% Onsite

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
  • 5 or more years of professional experience in embedded firmware development in Linux environments.
  • Proven track record of delivering real-world industry projects involving embedded firmware developed as bare-metal or RTOS applications (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar).
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience in assembly language as a plus.
  • Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, etc.) and real-time system constraints.
  • Familiarity with debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and embedded development environments.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Experience developing C++ applications for embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD workflow development for embedded firmware projects (e.g., Teamcity, GitLab CI, or similar).
  • Experience with FPGA development, including firmware integration with FPGA designs.
  • Familiarity with custom OS builds using Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux build systems.

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