Firmware Engineer

Who Are We?

My client is a growing US based defense company headquartered in Newington, NH, specializing in electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems. Their technology integrates advanced digital sights and HUD systems mounted on weapons and helmets. These wearable, battery-powered platforms combine hardware, firmware, and sensor systems for real-time battlefield awareness. With fewer than 500 employees, They are transitioning from a small business into a mid-sized defense innovator. They’ve recently secured multiple contracts, leading to a significant expansion in both scope and opportunity.

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge wearable technology with military and defense applications.
• High autonomy and creative freedom, roles are partially defined, allowing input into architecture and system design.
• Remote flexibility, with a hybrid onboarding period.
• A chance to shape next-gen systems, not just maintain legacy platforms.
• Impactful work, your contributions feed directly into mission-critical defense technology.

Benefits

• Per diem & travel expenses covered when onsite

Job Title(s)

• Embedded Firmware Engineer (Contract)

What Will This Person Be Doing?

Both roles will contribute to the development of headborne and weapon-mounted systems. Key areas of focus include:

• Architect and develop low-power embedded firmware
• Power management: system-level power-up/down strategies
• Write and optimize display/graphics drivers for battery-powered systems
• Work on secure boot, OTA updates, and firmware stability

Essential Skills

• Bare metal embedded development
• Experience with wearable or low-power systems
• Power management & battery optimization
• Communication protocols: USB, Bluetooth, UART, I2C
• US Citizenship

Desirable Skills

• RTOS experience
• Secure boot and firmware update practices
• ARM framework familiarity
• Experience in wearable protection or military/medical wearables

Location

• Newington, New Hampshire (Remote)

Duration

• 6 Months (with strong likelihood of extension to 12 Months+)

Working Hours

Monday – Friday

Core Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm (EDT)

• Hours: 40/week, with flexible start/finish times
• Onboarding: Ideally 1–2 weeks onsite (travel covered)