{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c43fa41ef88413b73bf221df","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c43fa41ef88413b73bf221df","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c43fa41ef88413b73bf221df","title":"Firmware Engineer","description":"About the Role\nWe are seeking a talented Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems used in our products. You will work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineers to build reliable, high-performance embedded solutions from concept through production.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign and develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors\nWrite efficient, reliable code in C/C++ for real-time systems\nDevelop drivers for peripherals such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, ADC, and GPIO\nWork with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and debug system issues\nOptimize firmware for performance, memory usage, and power consumption\nImplement and maintain RTOS-based systems when required\nConduct code reviews, debugging, and testing\nCreate documentation for firmware architecture and features\nSupport product testing, validation, and production releases\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field\nExperience developing firmware for embedded systems\nStrong programming skills in C or C++\nExperience working with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR, or similar)\nFamiliarity with debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes)\nUnderstanding of hardware interfaces and communication protocols\nExperience with version control systems (e.g., Git)\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, etc.)\nKnowledge of bootloaders and firmware update systems (OTA updates)\nLow-power embedded design experience\nFamiliarity with embedded Linux systems\nExperience with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa)\nUnit testing and CI/CD for embedded systems\nNice to Have\nExperience bringing products from prototype to mass production\nKnowledge of secure firmware development\nFamiliarity with hardware schematics and PCB design\nFPGA experience\nDue to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen.\nBenefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.\nNEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nNEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.","company":"Neotech","rawCompany":"neotech","city":"Naperville","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T12:13:23.270Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Firmware Engineer","description":"About the Role\nWe are seeking a talented Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems used in our products. You will work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineers to build reliable, high-performance embedded solutions from concept through production.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign and develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors\nWrite efficient, reliable code in C/C++ for real-time systems\nDevelop drivers for peripherals such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, ADC, and GPIO\nWork with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and debug system issues\nOptimize firmware for performance, memory usage, and power consumption\nImplement and maintain RTOS-based systems when required\nConduct code reviews, debugging, and testing\nCreate documentation for firmware architecture and features\nSupport product testing, validation, and production releases\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field\nExperience developing firmware for embedded systems\nStrong programming skills in C or C++\nExperience working with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR, or similar)\nFamiliarity with debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes)\nUnderstanding of hardware interfaces and communication protocols\nExperience with version control systems (e.g., Git)\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, etc.)\nKnowledge of bootloaders and firmware update systems (OTA updates)\nLow-power embedded design experience\nFamiliarity with embedded Linux systems\nExperience with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa)\nUnit testing and CI/CD for embedded systems\nNice to Have\nExperience bringing products from prototype to mass production\nKnowledge of secure firmware development\nFamiliarity with hardware schematics and PCB design\nFPGA experience\nDue to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen.\nBenefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.\nNEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nNEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. 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