Lead BIOS Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a Lead BIOS Firmware Engineer to play a key role in the development of innovative products for rugged embedded computing platforms in challenging defense, aerospace, and industrial settings.This position involves hands-on work in creating, adapting, and tailoring BIOS for newly designed hardware. Collaboration with hardware, FPGA, firmware, and software engineers is essential from the early stages of board setup to final production.Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.ResponsibilitiesDesign and customize UEFI BIOS for new Intel/x86 embedded systemsModify AMI or Intel reference BIOS for new hardware configurationsTake the lead on BIOS setup and initialization for new boardsTroubleshoot hardware, firmware, memory, register, and peripheral issues at a low levelVerify interfaces such as PCI Express, USB, SATA, and other board-level functionsCooperate with hardware and firmware colleagues to address integration challengesProvide ongoing support for BIOS development, from testing to manufacturingRequired QualificationsPractical experience in UEFI BIOS development, not just maintenance of BIOS-dependent systemsDirect involvement in porting, customization, and setup of BIOS for new boardsProficiency in C programming and embedded development at a low levelFamiliarity with Intel x86/x86-64 architecture and platform initializationKnowledge of AMI BIOS, Intel reference BIOS, or similar commercial BIOS platformsStrong grasp of hardware/firmware interaction, registers, memory, and peripheralsExperience in debugging newly developed hardware running BIOS code that you contributed toAbility to work full-time at the Huntsville locationAdditional experience with Secure Boot, AMD Ryzen, ARM, IPMI, U-Boot, Embedded Linux, VPX/OpenVPX, RTOS, Git, Jenkins, or defense/aerospace systems is advantageous.