Posted today
Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$140,000 - $160,000
IT - Software
Lynnwood, WA (On/Off-Site)
About the Role
We’re hiring a Senior Embedded Engineer to lead the design, development, and debugging of bare‑metal and low-level firmware on microcontroller-based systems. This is a highly hands-on role that combines deep technical ownership with team leadership—ideal for an engineer who can drive execution, mentor others, and solve complex hardware/software integration challenges.
What You’ll Do
Lead embedded/firmware development efforts across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, test, integration, and release.
Design and develop bare‑metal firmware and low-level software for microcontrollers and tightly-coupled peripherals.
Implement and maintain low-level drivers (register-level interaction, interrupts, peripherals, timers, comms interfaces, etc.).
Debug complex hardware/software systems using JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, and related lab tools.
Serve as a technical lead—set engineering direction, establish best practices, review designs/code, and drive delivery.
Mentor and develop engineers, help shape a high-performing team culture, and support hiring/interviewing as needed.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (hardware, systems, test, manufacturing) to ensure reliable integration and performance.
Produce clear technical documentation and communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret clearance (must be current/active).
Onsite availability in the 98087 WA area (this role requires in-person work).
6+ years of embedded or firmware development experience, including significant bare‑metal experience.
3+ years in technical leadership, team lead, or supervisory roles.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
Demonstrated experience with microcontrollers, peripherals, registers, and low-level driver development.
Proven debugging experience on complex systems using JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, and similar tools.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
We’re hiring a Senior Embedded Engineer to lead the design, development, and debugging of bare‑metal and low-level firmware on microcontroller-based systems. This is a highly hands-on role that combines deep technical ownership with team leadership—ideal for an engineer who can drive execution, mentor others, and solve complex hardware/software integration challenges.
What You’ll Do
Lead embedded/firmware development efforts across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, test, integration, and release.
Design and develop bare‑metal firmware and low-level software for microcontrollers and tightly-coupled peripherals.
Implement and maintain low-level drivers (register-level interaction, interrupts, peripherals, timers, comms interfaces, etc.).
Debug complex hardware/software systems using JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, and related lab tools.
Serve as a technical lead—set engineering direction, establish best practices, review designs/code, and drive delivery.
Mentor and develop engineers, help shape a high-performing team culture, and support hiring/interviewing as needed.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (hardware, systems, test, manufacturing) to ensure reliable integration and performance.
Produce clear technical documentation and communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret clearance (must be current/active).
Onsite availability in the 98087 WA area (this role requires in-person work).
6+ years of embedded or firmware development experience, including significant bare‑metal experience.
3+ years in technical leadership, team lead, or supervisory roles.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
Demonstrated experience with microcontrollers, peripherals, registers, and low-level driver development.
Proven debugging experience on complex systems using JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, and similar tools.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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