35 firmware engineer jobs at 16 companies in Fallston, MD
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Firmware Systems Engineer ll/lll
Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States
$88k-$168k/yrOnsiteFull Time
TextronNYSE: TXT: Manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and industrial specialized vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's in electrical/computer engineering, 2+ years related experience, SysML/Cameo or MagicDraw and DOORS experience preferred, strong communication, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, model-based systems engineering experience.
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.
Stanley Black & DeckerNYSE: SWK: Manufacturer of power tools, hand tools, and outdoor equipment.
BSEE/MSEE in Electrical or Computer Engineering; experience with C/C++, assembly, microcontrollers and peripherals, motor control and closed-loop systems, embedded/real-time software, hardware debugging and test equipment.
C, C++, assembly, microcontroller, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, GPIO, DMA, RTOS, oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, digital multimeter, in-circuit debugger, power supply
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.
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.
Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer
Baltimore or Linthicum
$120k-$224k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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
Principal Digital Engineer or Sr. Principal Digital Engineer
Baltimore or Linthicum
$120k-$224k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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
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.
CACINYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and professional services to government clients.
TS/SCI clearance, BS in Electrical/Computer or related engineering, strong circuit troubleshooting, embedded Linux and firmware experience, Python/C/C++/Rust programming, UART/SPI/I2C/CAN knowledge, RF/SDR familiarity.
National Security Agency: US agency providing foreign signals intelligence and cybersecurity.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or related field; no experience required. Desired knowledge includes digital logic, FPGA, PCB, firmware, computer architecture, and programming.
Two Six Technologies: Develops cybersecurity and data systems for national security missions.
Active TS/SCI with polygraph, strong C/C++ and Python, experience with Ghidra/IDA Pro/Binary Ninja and QEMU for firmware reverse engineering and rehosting, ability to work onsite at Fort Meade/Linthicum.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
3+ YOEBachelor's in electrical engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or related technical field; 3 years in relevant areas; programming and Linux skills; modern cybersecurity tools experience; strong communication; travel up to 25%; ability to obtain Interim Top Secret clearance and potential TS/SCI+poly.
Virtualization tools, Networking tools, Linux, Cybersecurity tools, Network and protocol analysis, Firmware analysis, Embedded systems security, RF systems, FPGAs, Test and evaluation tools
HologicNASDAQ: HOLX: Develops medical technology for women's healthcare and diagnostics.
12+ YOEExtensive embedded systems experience (RTOS, low-level firmware, device drivers), expert C/C++ and assembly skills, hardware/software integration, leadership and mentoring experience, familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) and regulated medical device environments.
ACKtive Engineering Solutions: Provides specialized engineering and consulting services for government clients.
10+ YOEActive TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor's in Computer Science or related (or equivalent experience), 10+ years experience with reverse engineering, C, and network devices; experience with embedded/firmware, RTOS, and mobile devices.
GrammaTech: A software technology developing tools for embedded systems, reverse engineering, and cybersecurity.
Requires low-level C/C++ development, Python scripting in Linux, firmware reverse engineering, control-flow analysis, and embedded binary rehosting with QEMU. Top Secret/SCI clearance required for Herndon; polygraph required in Maryland.
C, C++, Python, Linux, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, QEMU, Ghidra API, Binary Ninja API, JTAG, SWD, Software Defined Radio (SDR), Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
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.
Artera Technologies: Provides software and systems engineering for the intelligence community.
3+ YOEDesign and develop software/firmware including drivers, embedded and client/server applications; perform signal processing, reverse engineering, and lead development work. Requires TS/SCI clearance.
CACI InternationalNYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and engineering services for government agencies.
3+ YOEActive Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible), BS in relevant engineering discipline, 3+ years related experience, hardware reverse engineering, EM/VFI techniques, bench equipment proficiency, micro-soldering, embedded systems and firmware analysis, Python and IDA Pro/Ghidra experience.
oscilloscopes, signal generators, power analyzers, multimeters, ChipWhisperer, Riscure, Python, IDA Pro, Ghidra, SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG, FPGA, ASIC