Embedded Firmware Design Engineer - 173

Job Id: 0000175498Job Category: Information TechnologyJob Location: Raleigh, North CarolinaSecurity Clearance: No ClearanceBusiness Unit: Piper CompaniesPosition Owner: Beth RobertsPiper Companies is seeking an Embedded Firmware Design Engineer to join a leading telecommunications technology company onsite 5 days per week near Raleigh, NC. The ideal Embedded Firmware Design Engineer will be responsible for developing low-level embedded software and firmware for networking and telecommunications products while partnering closely with hardware engineering teams on board bring-up, debugging, and system integration.Responsibilities of the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer:Develop and maintain embedded firmware for telecommunications and networking products.Design and implement device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and low-level software.Support board bring-up, hardware validation, and system integration efforts.Debug firmware and hardware interactions using industry-standard lab tools.Develop software for Linux and RTOS-based embedded systems.Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues throughout development and production.Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams on new product development.Participate in design reviews and contribute to product architecture discussions.Support deployed products through issue investigation and root cause analysis.Qualifications for the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer:10+ years of embedded firmware or embedded software development experience.Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.Strong experience with C/C++ programming in embedded environments.Experience developing device drivers and low-level software.Hands-on experience with Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).Experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, and embedded system integration.Understanding of networking protocols and telecommunications systems.Ability to troubleshoot issues across both firmware and hardware environments.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.Compensation for the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer includes:Salary range: $115,000 - $145,000 annually based on experienceComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTOThis job opens for applications on 09/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.Keywords: Embedded Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Linux, Embedded Linux, RTOS, C, C++, Device Drivers, BSP, Board Support Package, Low-Level Software, Hardware Integration, Hardware Debugging, Board Bring-Up, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Networking, TCP/IP, Firmware Development, JTAG, Root Cause Analysis, System Integration, Carrier Networks, Telecom Infrastructure, Firmware Testing, Embedded Development, Networking Protocols, Product Development#LI-BR1#LI-ONSITE