Hardware Engineer - Embedded Systems

Salary: $80,000 - 145,000 per year Requirements: U.S. citizenship required and an active secret clearance is a plus. At minimum, must be eligible for security clearanceBachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical fieldFamiliarity with Open Data Distribution Services (DDS)Proven experience with service-oriented architecturesBackground in system integration, testing, and performance analysisExperience with Test First Development methodologiesSupport experience in software/firmwareExcellent verbal and written communication skills Responsibilities: Writing firmware for FPGA implementationsDesigning and developing firmware and drivers for Software-Defined Radio (SDR)Creating firmware algorithms and drivers for power control, USB communications, USB Type C Power Delivery, and UART communication packetsArchitecting, designing, and implementing distributed systems with PLCs and other embedded devicesDebugging firmware and component levels and resolving complex issuesKnowledgeable in GPS or navigation systems, software-defined radios, and digital signal processing conceptsMentoring junior engineers in engineering principles and best practices through hands-on projects Technologies: EmbeddedFPGAFirmwareSupportSecurityHardware More: Founded in 1986 by Dr. Alison Brown, we at NAVSYS are an established, innovative R&D firm making strides in GPS, inertial navigation, and communication products. Having received the prestigious 2007 SBIR Tibbetts Award, we provide a collaborative learning environment enriched with access to cutting-edge technology. Our office is situated at the stunning foot of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado Springs. We are excited to welcome dedicated individuals looking for a dynamic and fast-paced work environment to our team. NAVSYS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. last updated 16 week of 2026