Firmware Engineer
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 87100 - 157450
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Leidos Dynetics Defense Systems is seeking a Firmware Engineer to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense space cyber and commercial fields Leidos Dynetics provides responsive cost-effective engineering scientific and IT solutions. This position affords new or experienced engineers continued opportunities to learn and grow in technical knowledge of sensor and radar systems. The department encourages and frequently incorporates new ideas from all employees into our many sensor projects which span the entire DoD ecosystem. Opportunities for advancement into senior technical roles as well as project or personnel management are also available.
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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
Candidate will support the design implementation and integration of advanced radar technologies into new and existing sensor programs. Firmware development and system integration activities include but are not limited to high-speed data acquisition data distribution real-time signal processing integration of COTS and custom technologies into prototype sensor systems field testing of RF sensors and systems and CONUS/OCONUS deployment of advanced sensor systems.
Candidate will be assigned a variety of tasks related to the design and implementation of real-time prototype sensors. You will be exposed to a wide range of firmware and computer engineering technologies and will have the opportunity to learn from working directly alongside experienced engineers and have direct influence on multiple projects.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited school. Plus 4-8 years of relevant experience or Masters with 2 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Candidate must possess excellent teamwork skills and demonstrate good fundamental knowledge of one or more of the following:
Embedded software experience (e.g. Zynq SoC FreeRTOS or Arduino)
Some VHDL and/or FPGA experience
Python experience
An interest in signal processing
Linux familiarity
Ability to create design documentation requirements specifications and other technical documentation
Highly organized demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
Must be a US citizen possess an active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain
Able to apply these skills to the areas of radar and electronic warfare system development implementation of digital signal processing and tracking algorithms and field testing of sensor systems.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited school.
Experience working on radar programs
Linux shell scripting
MATLAB familiarity
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Original Posting:
February 18 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $87100.00 - $157450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Robotics
- Arm
- Firmware
- Debugging
- C/C++
- Zigbee
- OS Kernels
- Signal Processing
- Ethernet
- Assembly
- Internet Of Things
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
