Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (T4)

V2X is seeking a talented Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (T04) to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Engineering Solutions organization in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Embedded Solutions is a cross-disciplinary core function dedicated to the design, development, and integration of secure, high-performance embedded systems that enable mission-critical defense and aerospace applications.

In this role, you will play a key part in the full lifecycle development of advanced embedded solutions based on modern microcontrollers and real-time operating systems. You will work collaboratively with experienced engineers in a multidisciplinary, matrixed environment emphasizing technical rigor, collaboration, and continuous learning. This position is ideal for motivated early-career engineers seeking to expand their impact across microcontroller-based design, real-time software, and hardware-software integration.

Security Clearance & Other Requirements: This position requires the ability to access systems containing information restricted to U.S. citizens, per Federal Government contractual guidelines. You MUST have the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and validate embedded firmware/software solutions using C (and Python), targeting ARM Cortex or similar microcontroller-based architectures.

• Develop and integrate peripheral interfaces and device drivers for serial, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, motor control, and other real-time I/O.

• Support hardware bring-up, board-level verification, and troubleshooting, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related lab tools in collaboration with electrical and systems engineers.

• Integrate and optimize real-time applications using RTOS or bare-metal techniques, ensuring responsiveness and reliability in constrained environments.

• Contribute to system-level validation and test automation to ensure robust, reliable performance and compliance with requirements.

• Prepare and maintain clear technical documentation including design records, integration notes, code comments, and user instructions in accordance with V2X processes.

• Participate in Agile development teams—collaborate via MS Teams, Azure DevOps, and shared digital environments to deliver disciplined, high-quality engineering outcomes.

• Engage in peer code and design reviews, share lessons learned, and support continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and engineering practice.

• Maintain a strong focus on disciplined execution, safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards and secure development practices.

Required Skills:

• Approximately 8-12 years professional experience developing embedded firmware or software for microcontroller- or ARM Cortex-based systems (hands-on academic, internship, or professional work considered).

• Proficient in C (and/or C++) for real-time embedded system development; familiarity with version control and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps).

• Experience with lab-based troubleshooting, board bring-up, and using oscilloscopes/logic analyzers for hardware/software integration.

• Ability to develop and validate peripheral/device drivers and work at the interface of hardware and software.
• Effective communication skills, strong team orientation, and commitment to continuous technical growth.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, or experience in bare-metal scheduling for embedded applications.

• Exposure to scripting for test automation or tooling—Python preferred.

• Knowledge of secure coding standards and industry regulations (MISRA C, DO-178C, ISO 26262, etc.).

• Experience collaborating in Agile or SCRUM-based development teams.

• Practical awareness of networked communications in embedded systems (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.).

• Experience in safety-critical, aerospace, or defense environments a plus.

• Interest in developing cross-disciplinary skills spanning firmware, digital hardware, and embedded systems integration.

• Current/active DoD Secret level or higher clearance

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree with a major in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program

 

 

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