Embedded Firmware Architect

Job Title: Embedded Firmware Architect

Location: Bettendorf, IA (Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with a strong background in MPU-based embedded systems and PCB design. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in designing, developing, and managing end-to-end embedded firmware solutions, from concept through production, while collaborating closely with hardware, software, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware solutions for complex systems using MPU-based architectures.
• Lead firmware development activities across the entire product lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Work closely with hardware teams on PCB layout design, review schematics, and support board bring-up and validation activities.
• Develop and optimize firmware using Embedded C, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Drive system-level integration between firmware, hardware, and application software.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentoring to junior engineers as needed.
• Manage firmware deliverables, timelines, and risks as part of end-to-end embedded project ownership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with design, quality, and industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience in the design and development of embedded firmware solutions with demonstrated ownership of complex systems.
• Must have 5+ years of expertise in MPU (Microprocessor Unit) based system design and development and Embedded C programming.
• Must have strong expertise in PCB layout design and hardware firmware integration.
• Must have proven experience delivering end-to-end embedded firmware projects with strong debugging and system-level analysis skills.
• Should have working knowledge of SQL, Git, C#, Python, and JavaScript.