Position Title: Senior Engineer- FIRMWARE
Employee Status: Direct Hire to Client
Location: Omaha NE., On-Site, 10% Travel
Purpose:
We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Engineering team in Omaha, NE location. This position will play a critical role in the development of embedded systems across our client's product portfolio. This role combines hands-on firmware development with technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural influence. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure firmware solutions while helping shape the future of the IoT strategy.
This position requires a proactive, self-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate effectively with minimal supervision. You’ll be expected to take initiative, solve complex problems independently, and contribute meaningfully to both technical execution and strategic direction.
Responsibilities:
Firmware Development & Architecture
Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for new and existing products.
Architect scalable firmware systems and frameworks supporting multiple product lines.
Lead development of high-impact features and prototypes for next-generation connected devices.
Perform board-level bring-up, system testing, and validation plan execution.
Ensure compliance with coding standards, design principles, and quality benchmarks.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and senior engineers.
Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and architecture evaluations.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Share knowledge across engineering teams to amplify technical excellence.
Strategic Collaboration
Partner with Solutions Architects, Product Management, and Operations to align firmware capabilities with business goals.
Evaluate emerging technologies and tools for adoption across firmware initiatives.
Contribute to long-term strategy and technical direction for the company's embedded systems.
Technical Expertise Required
Constrained electronic designs (memory and throughput)
Digital interfaces and protocols: SPI, I2C, UART
Compilers and RTOS
Test equipment: oscilloscope, DVM, power supply, JTAG debuggers
Board-level and system testing
Product validation plan development and execution
Mentoring and leading junior team members in proper firmware development and processes
Technical project leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Other duties as assigned for product design completion
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
10–15+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, including leadership roles.
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
Experience with microcontroller families, especially ESP32 and STM32.
Familiarity with IoT protocols and cloud-native architecture.