72 firmware engineer jobs at 43 companies in Countryside, VA

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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+ YOERequires 5+ years in embedded firmware or electrical design, C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, communication protocols, debugging, a related bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and security-clearance eligibility.
C, C++, Python, Embedded Linux, TCP/IP, Bluetooth, LoRa, LTE, ARM Cortex-M, STM, Keil, IAR, Segger, SPI, I2C, UART, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3, MIL-STD, FIPS, FCC, RTOS
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Electrical/Firmware Engineer - Hardware Team (IoT + DoD Systems)
United States or Tysons
$92k-$158k/yr RemoteFull Time
LMI
LMI: Provides management consulting and digital solutions to federal government agencies.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years in firmware or electrical design for embedded systems, C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, communication protocols, a related bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and security-clearance eligibility.
C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, TCP/IP, Bluetooth, LoRa, LTE, ARM Cortex-M, STM, Keil, IAR, Segger, SPI, I2C, UART, DFM, DFT, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3, MIL-STD, FCC, 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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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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Firmware Developer - C Programming - Mid to Senior
Columbia, Maryland, United States
$171k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ACKtive Engineering Solutions
ACKtive Engineering Solutions: Provides specialized engineering and consulting services for government clients.
5+ YOERequires U.S. citizenship, active TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong C proficiency, vulnerability research experience, and familiarity with IDA Pro, Ghidra, and binary analysis platforms.
C, IDA Pro, Ghidra
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Senior Spacecraft Firmware Engineer, C++
El Segundo or Washington or Huntsville
$169k-$216k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience; 5+ years developing spacecraft or safety-critical software; real-time embedded systems and C++ experience required.
C++, Python, Rust, RTOS, Linux
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Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer (AI-Assisted)
Columbia, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
BigBear.ai
BigBear.aiNYSE: BBAI: Provides AI-powered decision intelligence software for national security.
12+ YOETS/SCI with Poly clearance; 12+ years relevant experience (or BS+4+); hands-on with Ghidra or IDA Pro; strong low-level software knowledge; scripting/programming experience; familiarity with AI/LLM techniques.
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Python
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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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Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
$140k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GRVTY
GRVTY: Develops defense technology, cyber, and intelligence software solutions.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph, strong C proficiency, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, firmware analysis or development, 3 years of cybersecurity/CNO development, and 5–10 years of experience.
C
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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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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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Electrical Engineer
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
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Valinor
Valinor: Building and acquiring mission-critical technology for defense and government.
2+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE, 2–4 years electrical engineering experience with hands-on PCB design, assembly, firmware, and hardware bring-up; ability to work with small components and bench equipment.
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Sr. FPGA Engineer II
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$143k-$239k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
8+ YOEBachelor's in computer or electrical engineering with 8+ years experience; FPGA firmware design with VHDL; ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance.
VHDL, Xilinx, AMD Versal, C, Python, MATLAB, DDR4, Aurora, AXI Stream, AXI Memory Mapped, Altium Designer
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Sr. FPGA Engineer II
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$143k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: Designs and builds launch vehicles and satellite systems.
8+ YOEBachelor's in computer or electrical engineering with 8+ years experience, FPGA firmware design with VHDL, and ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance.
Xilinx, AMD Versal, VHDL, RTL, C, Python, MATLAB, DDR4, Aurora, AXI Stream, AXI Memory Mapped, Altium Designer
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Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer
Baltimore or Linthicum
$120k-$224k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering or related STEM field; 5+ years of VHDL, programmable logic tools, and firmware development; U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance required.
VHDL, AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, FPGA, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, FPGA debugging tools
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Electrical Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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Lynk Global
Lynk Global: Enables direct satellite-to-phone connectivity for standard mobile devices.
Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical or computer engineering; experience with multilayer PCB design, schematic capture, layout, bring-up, testing, harsh environments, digital interfaces, EMI/EMC, and basic FPGA RTL or firmware.
PCB, FPGA RTL, I2C, CAN, UART, PCIe, SERDES, Ethernet, RF, SoC, microcontroller firmware
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Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer
Baltimore or Linthicum
$120k-$224k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in computer/electrical engineering or related STEM field; 5–8 years of experience, including VHDL, FPGA tools, and firmware development. U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance required.
VHDL, AMD/Xilinx, Vivado, Altera/Quartus, FPGA, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, FPGA debugging tools, revision control
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Image Sensor Hardware Applications Engineer (787)
Camarillo or Arlington
$85k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Safran Defense & Space
Safran Defense & SpaceEuronext Paris: SAF: Develops advanced technology for aerospace, defense, and space missions.
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 2–3 years of engineering experience with hands-on hardware, Python, electronics, firmware, hardware troubleshooting, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Python, Microsoft Teams, Windows, Linux
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Centegix - Senior Test Engineer
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Centegix
Centegix: Provides wearable emergency alert systems for workplace safety.
6+ YOE6+ years test engineering in embedded systems; firmware verification; PCB design in Altium; Python test automation; Git; experience with lab diagnostic equipment, HIL, CI workflows, and soldering/assembly.
Python, AWS IoT, AWS CloudWatch, AWS Lambda, Altium, Git, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Continuous Integration (CI), CI/CD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, function generators, 3D printers, CNC
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Electrical Engineer II (Embedded Systems)
Sterling, Virginia, United States
$85k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Thorlabs
Thorlabs: Designs and manufactures photonics equipment and specialized optical components.
4+ YOE4–8 years designing electronic hardware and embedded systems; Bachelors in electrical/computer engineering; experience from concept to production; embedded firmware in C/C++; analog and mixed-signal design.
Altium Designer, SPICE, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, C/C++, ARM Cortex, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, BOMs