Firmware Engineer – Embedded Controls and Sensors

Job overview

The Firmware Engineer – Embedded Controls and Sensors works onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Compensation is not specified. Parra Consulting Group says the role supports critical national security missions through advanced hardware systems. The engineer develops and modifies low-level firmware for embedded processors and microcontrollers, integrates firmware with sensors and electromechanical hardware, and troubleshoots issues across the hardware and firmware boundary. The work contributes new capabilities and reliable operation for embedded systems and subsystems.

What you'll do

• Design, modify, and debug embedded firmware
• integrate sensors, actuators, imaging systems, and control hardware with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers
• troubleshoot system behavior and hardware-firmware issues
• read schematics, datasheets, interface control documents, and existing firmware to understand and modify embedded systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

firmware engineer

embedded controls

sensors

aberdeen proving ground md

parra consulting group

c/c++

microcontrollers

real-time systems

spi

i2c

uart

can

motors and actuators

ts/sci clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and hands-on work with embedded controls, sensors, and electromechanical systems.

About the employer

Parra Consulting Group, Inc. . is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.