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Hourly Embedded Firmware Engineer Jobs in Kansas

GuideTech LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Develop embedded software and firmware in C/C++ for real-time aerospace and defense applications ... Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, and autonomy engineers throughout the development ...

GuideTech Open Roles

Embedded Software Engineer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Lenexa, KS (On-site) As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll develop embedded software that powers ... Develop embedded software and firmware in C/C++ for real-time aerospace and defense applications.

GuideTech LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Lenexa, KS(On-site) As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll develop embedded software that powers ... Develop embedded software and firmware in C/C++ for real-time aerospace and defense applications.

ORANGE EV LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$124K - $163K/yr

Interface with key suppliers to create and improve select firmware to improve product performance ... Must have 2-3 years of C programming experience on Embedded controllers. * Working experience with ...

Finite State

... firmware and embedded software. * Experience with ML-based vulnerability detection models or AI-augmented reverse engineering pipelines. * Experience working on small, fast-moving consulting or ...

MPD INC

Design Engineer

Lenexa, KS

... firmware for embedded systems • Ability to source and evaluate components to meet electrical engineering design requirements • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including ...

Finite State

$99K - $100K/yr

Hires, onboards, develops, mentors, and retains a team of product security engineers and analysts across multiple technical disciplines (binary/firmware analysis, offensive security, embedded systems ...

Core Government Services Corporation

... engineering solution. As a Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) System ... You will be embedded at MCTP in Fort Leavenworth, KS (with potential worldwide deployments ...

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What is the difference between Hourly Embedded Firmware Engineer vs Contract Embedded Software Developer?

AspectHourly Embedded Firmware EngineerContract Embedded Software Developer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with experience in embedded systemsSimilar credentials, often with certifications in embedded development or related fields
Work EnvironmentUsually works on specific projects for clients or companies, often in manufacturing or IoT sectorsWorks on short-term or project-based contracts, often remotely or on-site for various clients
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in electronics, automotive, and consumer device industriesFrequent in tech startups, consulting firms, and product development companies

Both roles involve embedded firmware or software development, but the Hourly Embedded Firmware Engineer typically works as a part-time or hourly employee within a company, while the Contract Embedded Software Developer is hired on a temporary basis for specific projects. The skills and credentials are similar, but the employment structure differs.

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Senior Firmware Engineer - Outdoor products

Garmin International, Inc.

Olathe, KS • On-site

$115K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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14th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Firmware Engineer for our Outdoor segment at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing low-level embedded software for various Garmin Consumer Outdoor products. You will be developing C/C++ software that interacts with hardware including initial board bring-up, boot strapping the operating system, developing and integrating device drivers and power/thermal management.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor.
Essential Functions
  • Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C, C++, Assembly language or other selected languages for new products and/or applications.
  • Experience with board bring up/driver development in RTOS, Linux and/or Android platforms
  • Works with wireless networking technologies, including ANT, Bluetooth/BLE and Wi-Fi, to allow communication with other outdoor products
  • May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks
  • Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
  • Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
  • Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
  • Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
  • Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)
  • Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies
  • Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
  • Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
  • Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
  • Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++, and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)

Desired Qualifications
  • Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
  • Linux and/or Android programming experience
  • Multi-threaded software development
  • Wireless communication experience (Bluetooth/BLE, WI-FI) and experience with Wireshark and Bluetooth sniffer tools
  • Familiar with hardware communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
  • Experience using laboratory equipment (e.g., logic analyzer, digital oscilloscope, In-circuit debuggers)

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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