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I'm currently hiring for Firmware Engineer Opportunity in St. Louis, MO!

We are seeking a talented and collaborative Embedded Firmware Developer to join our onsite engineering team. This role involves hands-on firmware development, board bring-up, and hardware troubleshooting for custom embedded systems using NXP, STMicroelectronics, and Atmel microcontrollers. The ideal candidate will also possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and maintain embedded firmware for custom systems.

+ Conduct board bring-up and troubleshoot hardware issues.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with clients.

+ Work with microcontrollers from NXP, STMicroelectronics, and Atmel.

+ Utilize proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.

+ Read and interpret schematics and datasheets.

+ Debug and troubleshoot at both hardware and firmware levels.

+ Use version control systems such as Git.

+ Work onsite 4 days a week.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

+ 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.

+ Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.

+ Experience with NXP (Kinetis/i.MX), STMicro (STM32), and Atmel (AVR/SAM) microcontrollers.

+ Familiarity with RTOS or bare-metal systems.

+ Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

+ Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms.

+ Knowledge of low-power design techniques.

+ Familiarity with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee).

+ Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for test automation.

+ Exposure to EMC/ESD compliance and hardware validation testing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Webster Groves,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

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