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Kapta Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the complete lifecycle development, including development, testing, and support of the radar operation, data collection, storage and ...

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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$136K - $180K/yr

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer We are building a small team of versatile and enthusiastic leaders to create new products for the PlayStation community. Our team recently delivered the new ...

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Germantown, WI · On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

As an Embedded Firmware Engineer II, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust firmware solutions that drive the success of our lighting products. From concept to production ...

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

• Participate in the development of embedded firmware architecture and code optimized for controlling families of VI Chip power components. • Work alongside Analog Engineers to generate control ...

Embedded Firmware Engineer II- Table Games

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

Job Overview The Embedded Firmware Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded firmware for production hardware used in AGS table game products. This role requires ...

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How much do full time embedded firmware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time embedded firmware engineer in the United States is $122,008.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Embedded Firmware Engineer vs Embedded Software Developer?

AspectFull Time Embedded Firmware EngineerEmbedded Software Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; experience with embedded systemsBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related; programming skills in C/C++
Work EnvironmentHardware-focused, working with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and real-time OSSoftware-focused, developing applications for embedded platforms, often in simulation or on hardware
Industry UsageElectronics, automotive, consumer devices, medical devicesConsumer electronics, IoT devices, industrial automation

The main difference is that Full Time Embedded Firmware Engineers primarily develop low-level firmware directly interacting with hardware, while Embedded Software Developers focus on higher-level software applications running on embedded systems. Both roles require embedded systems knowledge, but the firmware engineer's work is more hardware-centric.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Embedded Firmware Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 27% As Needed, 10% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 57% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,008 per year, or $58.7 per hour.
Embedded Firmware Engineer

Embedded Firmware Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site, Remote

$130K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


General Dynamics Mission Systems rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

75th of 186 rated software companies


Job description

Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.d Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
We have an immediate need for an Embedded Firmware Engineer.
What You'll Get to Do:
  • Develop embedded software using C and assembly languages on bare metal or embedded operating systems
  • Utilize advanced development/debugging tools, e.g., C compliers, linkers, in-circuit debug, logic analyzers and more to evaluate and test embedded application performance and security
  • Participate in all aspects of the product design life cycle including system architecture, design, development, and verification
  • Document design and results
  • Work individually and with a team to complete tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience in embedded firmware development
  • Experience using FPGA based SoC processors such as ARM, Microblaze, NIOS, RISC-V, PowerPC, or similar processors
  • Demonstrate expert programming ability (C/C++, assembly, scripting)
  • Knowledge of low-level computer architecture (CPUs, Memory Management Units, IOMMU, serial buses)
  • Experience with FLASH programming, boot loaders, board bring-up and debug
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:
  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $130,617.00 - USD $138,000.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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