Firmware Engineer

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.

We are seeking a highly qualified Firmware Engineer (SME) to work onsite at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop firmware for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements.
• Test and debug firmware to ensure optimal performance.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for firmware projects.
• Optimize firmware code for efficiency and reliability.
• Implement firmware updates to improve system functionality.
• Analyze and resolve firmware-related issues and bugs.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Participate in design and architecture discussions.

Required:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD.
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• US Citizen.
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Strong Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Assembly.
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
• Strong Experience with debugging tools and techniques.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with hardware design and electronics.
• Prior experience in firmware development for specific industries (e.g., automotive, medical).
• Proven experience in firmware development.
• Understanding of microcontrollers and microprocessor architecture.
• Ability to work with oscilloscope and logic analyzers.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desired:

• Knowledge or understanding of Fortran
• Knowledge and understanding of ARM architecture

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.