Freelance Embedded Firmware Engineer Jobs in Decatur, AL

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide customer support in an experienced team environment analyzing software and electronic hardware. What You'll Be Doing: * Analyzing embedded systems software and hardware to characterize complex systems
* Working directly with customers to understand and accomplish their mission
* Solving challenging puzzles and providing creative solutions
* Drafting technical reports related to the characteristics of the system, including the functionality of hardware/firmware Required Clearance: * Candidate must be a US Citizen
* Candidate must have an ACTIVE Secret Clearance and be willing/able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph What Required Skills You'll Bring: * BS or MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or similar discipline, and 5+ years of experience
* Experience with/understanding of embedded processor assembly languages (ARM, TI DSPs, etc.)
* Experience with/understanding of reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radre2, Binary Ninja, etc.)
* Understanding of serial data protocols (SPI, I2C, etc.)
* Digital circuit analysis/design experience
* Experience reading wiring diagrams and schematics
* Creative problem solving
* Willingness to work in teams, occasionally required to work by yourself
* Motivated Self-Starter
* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to customers and other team members What Desired Skills You'll Bring: * Experience/understanding of embedded operating systems
* Embedded systems analysis
* Capture The Flag (CTF) experience
* Working knowledge of high-level programming languages (C/C++, Python, etc.)
* Analog circuit analysis/design experience
* Experience with JTAG Debuggers, Logic Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes
* Virtualization Experience (QEMU, Renode, etc.)
* Development experience targeting Xilinx or Altera Devices
* Demonstrated experience managing and leading technical teams Security Clearance Requirement: An active Secret security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .