Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (ID#5494)

New Value Solutions (NVS), a national IT consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to support a client's Research and Development team. The engineer will take ownership of firmware design, development, maintenance, and optimization for high-performance embedded systems while helping ensure software reliability, architecture integrity, and successful delivery of new and existing product capabilities. Responsibilities: Enhance and maintain existing firmware systems while maintaining software architecture integrity and a seamless user experience. Evaluate existing applications to identify opportunities for improvement, optimization, and scalability. Refactor and optimize embedded code for resource efficiency without compromising functionality. Lead the selection and adoption of development tools, technologies, coding standards, and firmware development best practices. Conduct unit testing, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting prior to product release. Investigate and resolve firmware issues identified during internal testing or reported by customers. Provide task estimates, progress reporting, and technical documentation. Contribute to formal verification and validation plans. Manage version control, firmware releases, and product updates. Work with management to align technical deliverables with project goals and schedules. Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to assess the feasibility of new applications, features, and product capabilities. Develop and integrate critical embedded software components, frameworks, and device drivers. Take initiative in assuming additional technical and project responsibilities as requirements evolve. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 15+ years of hands‑on experience in embedded firmware development. Expert‑level experience with Embedded C and C++. Strong knowledge of data structures, real‑time operating systems, and microprocessors. Strong experience working with QNX and Linux environments. Practical experience with memory technologies and interfaces including NAND, NOR, and DDR4. Working knowledge of embedded communication protocols including UART, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet. Experience developing multithreaded embedded applications. Strong understanding of the complete firmware development lifecycle, from concept through deployment. Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns. Experience using IDEs, debugging emulators, and version control systems such as SVN and Git. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and deliver against project deadlines. Excellent debugging, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and time zones. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently or collaboratively in a fast‑paced technical environment.

ID#5494

Questions: How many years of hands‑on experience do you have in embedded firmware development? How many years of experience do you have developing firmware using Embedded C and C++? How many years of experience do you have working with QNX and/or Linux embedded environments? Are you available to work full‑time onsite in Houston, Texas? #J-18808-Ljbffr New Value Solutions