53 firmware developer jobs at 35 companies in Fairfax, VA

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Firmware Engineer
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
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Kastle Systems
Kastle Systems: Managed security services provider for commercial and residential properties.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded Linux firmware development; strong C/C++ and scripting; bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Embedded Linux, C/C++, Python, Go, Rust, Shell scripting, Linux, Git, GitHub, CI/CD
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Firmware Engineer
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
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Kastle Systems
Kastle Systems: Provides managed security and property technology for buildings and businesses
5+ YOE5+ years embedded Linux firmware development; BS/MS in EE/CS; kernel modules, device drivers, BSP/SoC; C/C++, Python; SDLC, CI/CD; camera/vision experience a plus.
Linux, C/C++, Python, Git, Jenkins, GitLab, GitOps, Source code control, CI/CD tools
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Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
$140k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GRVTY
GRVTY: Develops defense technology, cyber, and intelligence software solutions.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph; firmware, reverse engineering, ARM assembly, and C programming experience.
ARM Assembly, C programming, BIOS/UEFI, Reverse Engineering
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Embedded Firmware Engineer
Carson City or Webster or Harbor City or Platform or Jessup or Clinton or Newark or Longmont
$79k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vitesse Systems
Vitesse Systems: Designs and manufactures antenna and thermal systems for defense.
2+ YOEBS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related robotics field; 2+ years Level I, 5+ Level II, 8+ Level III firmware/embedded software; C++, Python; RTOS; hardware bring-up; ITAR compliance.
C++, Python, C, VHDL, Verilog, Linux, RTOS, ROS, Git, EtherCAT, SPI, CAN, I2C, UART, RS-232
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Senior Firmware Engineer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
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Fibertek, Inc.
Fibertek, Inc.: Designs and manufactures laser and electro-optic aerospace systems.
7+ YOE7+ years experience; BS/MS in EE; FPGA/VHDL/SystemVerilog; DSP, LIDAR; FPGA tooling; GitHub/CI/CD; hardware integration.
VHDL, SystemVerilog, Xilinx, Microchip, Lattice, FPGA tools, GitHub, CI/CD, SPI, I2C, UART, LVDS, GTY/GTM, JESD204B/C, Ethernet, SpaceWire, DDR3/4, QDR, FRAM, Python
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Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Firmware Engineer
Fredericksburg or Phoenix
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Eaton
EatonNYSE: ETN: Intelligent power management delivering energy-efficient solutions.
10+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE/CS required with 10+ years related experience; 4+ years embedded C/C++; experience with TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, RS-232, ADC/DAC/PWM; Linux/Qt and bare-metal firmware development; schematic and low-level driver design.
Qt, C++, C, TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, RS-232, ADC, DAC, PWM, Linux, Debian, WebIQ, C#, Microsoft Visual Studio
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Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer (AI-Assisted)
Columbia, Maryland, United States
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BigBear.ai
BigBear.aiNYSE: BBAI: AI-powered decision intelligence for complex mission environments.
12+ YOETS/SCI w/Poly clearance, 12+ years relevant experience (or Bachelor's+4), hands-on Ghidra/IDA Pro experience, strong low-level software knowledge, scripting proficiency, tooling development and prototyping, AI/LLM familiarity.
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Python
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Electrical/Firmware Engineer - Hardware Team (IoT + DoD Systems)
Tysons or United States
$92k-$158k/yr RemoteFull Time
LMI
LMI: Delivers management, technology, and analytics solutions for federal agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years firmware/electrical design for embedded systems, proficiency in C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, experience with ARM Cortex-M/STM, IoT/RF protocols, firmware debugging, and eligibility for U.S. government security clearance.
C, C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, Keil, IAR, Segger, TCP/IP, ARM Cortex-M, SPI, I2C, UART, Bluetooth, LoRa, LTE, DevSecOps
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Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer (TS/SCI w/Poly)
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$125k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Parsons
ParsonsNYSE: PSN: Provides engineering and technology services for infrastructure and defense.
10+ years in software engineering/reverse engineering or 3+ years with a Master’s; reverse engineering of binaries/firmware; strong C; TS/SCI with polygraph.
C, ID A Pro, Ghidra, Firmware analysis tools
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Electrical/Firmware Engineer - Hardware Team (IoT + DoD Systems)
Tysons or United States
$92k-$158k/yr RemoteFull Time
LMI
LMI: Provides management consulting and digital solutions to federal government agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years firmware/electrical embedded systems experience (IoT/RF/mission-critical), proficiency in C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux/RTOS, experience with ARM/STM microcontrollers, Keil/IAR/Segger, communications protocols, and eligibility for U.S. government security clearance.
C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, ARM Cortex-M, STM, Keil, IAR, Segger, TCP/IP, Bluetooth, LoRa, LTE, SPI, I2C, UART, DevSecOps
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Firmware / OTA Integration Engineer - REMOTE (Bethesda (REMOTE), MD, US)
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
$68k-$142k/yr RemoteFull Time
NTT DATA
NTT DATA: Global provider of IT and business consulting services.
3+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, minimum 3 years embedded firmware experience, US citizenship with ability to obtain Secret clearance; experience with C/C++, secure firmware, OTA updates, AWS Greengrass, BLE/MQTT.
C, C++, AWS Greengrass, IoT Core, BLE, MQTT, RMF
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Firmware Engineer
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or Seattle or London
$160k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CE/EE/CS, 5+ years FPGA RTL design experience, Verilog/SystemVerilog, AXI protocols, Vivado/SoC FPGAs, TCP/UDP/IP and serial protocols, Bash/Python scripting; U.S. Person required.
Verilog, SystemVerilog, Vivado Design Suite, Simulink, MATLAB, C, C++, SystemC, Chisel, VHDL, Bash, Python, git, Bitbucket CI, Jenkins
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Software Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Valinor
Valinor: Building and acquiring mission-critical technology for defense and government.
Embedded systems and hardware-constrained ML experience; full-stack embedded software across firmware, UI, and ML deployment; startup mindset; occasional travel; U.S. security clearance eligible.
Embedded systems, Linux, C/C++, Machine Learning, Firmware
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Computer Engineer - Firmware/Software (Full-Time & Intern Positions)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$90k-$105k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Key Tech
Key Tech: An engineering that designs medical devices and provides a collaborative, employee-owned workplace.
0+ YOEOpen to interns and full-time applicants with 0–5 years experience; developing embedded algorithms, designing embedded architectures, and testing code for medical devices.
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Principal Software Engineer
Ashburn or Massachusetts
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Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-WrightNYSE: CW: Engineers and manufactures critical components for aerospace and defense.
5+ YOEBachelor's in EE/Comp Eng (or equivalent), 5+ years experience, strong C, Linux/VxWorks, device driver and firmware/BIOS development, hardware verification, familiarity with git/svn and JIRA, secret clearance desirable.
C, Linux, VxWorks, Yocto Linux, Xilinx PetaLinux, git, svn, JIRA
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Senior Principal Software Engineer (Frederick, MD, US, 21703)
Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRSNASDAQ: DRS: Manufactures advanced electronic systems for defense and military applications.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 10+ years experience, mastery of multiple engineering disciplines, ability to design/develop/debug software/systems (real-time, firmware, signal processing, databases, OS), lead projects, mentor engineers, and support business development.
Image and Signal Processing, Real-time, Firmware, Nuclear/Hi-Rel, FAA Certified, Database Design, Operating Systems, compilers, routers, networks, databases, Internet-related tools
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Software Engineer III - Embedded Systems
Jessup, Maryland, United States
$99k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Thorlabs
Thorlabs: Designs and manufactures photonics equipment and specialized optical components.
7+ YOE7+ years firmware/software development for instrumentation; BS required (MS preferred); expertise in C/C++ for embedded real-time systems, RTOS, GUI development, Python, GIT, and Linux; strong debugging and electronics skills.
C, C++, C#, Qt, Python, GIT, Azure DevOps, Linux, FreeRTOS, STM32, Linux Bash, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter
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Embedded Systems Developer, Cyber Research (76362)
Columbus or Chantilly
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Battelle
Battelle: Conducts scientific research and manages national laboratories for clients.
2+ YOEDevelop low-level firmware and tooling for embedded platforms; experience in C/C++ and Python, debugging with gdb/JTAG/SWD, familiarity with embedded architectures; US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
C, C++, gdb, JTAG, SWD, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, Python, Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinaryNinja, Linux, VxWorks, QNX
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Senior FPGA Developer
Severn, Maryland, United States
$123k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
15+ YOEDesign and develop high-speed FPGA architectures, RTL/HDL coding, embedded firmware/RTOS, high-speed PCB integration, and mentor junior engineers; must obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Verilog, VHDL, Vivado, Lattice Diamond, Libero, Vitis HLS, Simulink, LabVIEW, Python, BERT
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Full-Stack Engineer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
HybridFull Time
Zetier: Independent software developer focused on secure systems.
5+ YOE5+ years building production full-stack apps; proficient with React/Angular/Vue; strong TS/JS and UI; Python backend; REST; databases; message brokers; distributed teams; active U.S. security clearance.
React, Angular, Vue, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Flask, FastAPI, Bootstrap, Material, PostgreSQL, ORM, REST, RabbitMQ, AMQP, Docker, Kubernetes, Figma, uBoot, firmware, IOT, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro