Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc.
Senior Firmware Engineer
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations.
The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative
Senior Firmware Engineer
to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. Core Responsibilities: Develop bare-metal firmware in C for embedded systems Architect and implement firmware solutions for new products and product enhancements Rapid iteration development with custom hardware and primarily STM32 microcontrollers Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, cross-functional teams, project managers, and subject matter experts to develop solutions for system integration Develop and maintain firmware-driven system simulations Design and implement Windows-based system interfaces for lab testing and configuration in C# Select and configure microcontrollers for new systems, taking into account I/Os, peripherals, memory layout, system clocking, interrupt configuration, and other features Participate in electronics design activities related to microcontrollers Lead board bring-up, debugging, and optimizations for new designs Support system integration, field testing, and deployment Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and foster team collaboration Generate and maintain technical documentation throughout development Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug embedded systems Proficiency in C, C# Bare-metal programming on CPUs, microcontrollers, DSPs, or ARM cores Embedded system debugging tools Low-level interfaces (I2C, SPI, SDIO, UART) Embedded bootloaders System Integration Reading and reviewing schematics Test equipment (oscilloscope, logic/bus analyzers) US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering 12+ years of experience in embedded firmware development Experience with STM32 microcontrollers Low-level register programming for embedded systems Visual Studio Anti-Tamper Techniques & Cryptographic Processing DSP and high-speed (>= 1MHz) control loops Developing Windows-based configuration firmware tools in C# Active DoD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance What We Offer: Competitive salary range: $100,000 to $150,000 (annualized USD) Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs Discretionary Employee bonuses 401(k) match/profit sharing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) SARA is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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Senior Firmware Engineer
to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. Core Responsibilities: Develop bare-metal firmware in C for embedded systems Architect and implement firmware solutions for new products and product enhancements Rapid iteration development with custom hardware and primarily STM32 microcontrollers Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, cross-functional teams, project managers, and subject matter experts to develop solutions for system integration Develop and maintain firmware-driven system simulations Design and implement Windows-based system interfaces for lab testing and configuration in C# Select and configure microcontrollers for new systems, taking into account I/Os, peripherals, memory layout, system clocking, interrupt configuration, and other features Participate in electronics design activities related to microcontrollers Lead board bring-up, debugging, and optimizations for new designs Support system integration, field testing, and deployment Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and foster team collaboration Generate and maintain technical documentation throughout development Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug embedded systems Proficiency in C, C# Bare-metal programming on CPUs, microcontrollers, DSPs, or ARM cores Embedded system debugging tools Low-level interfaces (I2C, SPI, SDIO, UART) Embedded bootloaders System Integration Reading and reviewing schematics Test equipment (oscilloscope, logic/bus analyzers) US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering 12+ years of experience in embedded firmware development Experience with STM32 microcontrollers Low-level register programming for embedded systems Visual Studio Anti-Tamper Techniques & Cryptographic Processing DSP and high-speed (>= 1MHz) control loops Developing Windows-based configuration firmware tools in C# Active DoD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance What We Offer: Competitive salary range: $100,000 to $150,000 (annualized USD) Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs Discretionary Employee bonuses 401(k) match/profit sharing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) SARA is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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