Job Opportunity: Firmware Engineer
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Description
We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer with hands-on experience in developing and optimizing embedded firmware for microcontrollers such as STMicroelectronics, Microchip, and Espressif. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of implementing wireless communication protocols — including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, and Zigbee — for IoT and connected device applications.
Skills
Firmware, embedded systems design, C
Top Skills Details
Firmware,embedded systems design,C
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Firmware development experience.
Proficiency in C for embedded systems.
Strong experience with STMicroelectronics STM32, Microchip PIC, and Espressif ESP32 platforms.
Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) and bare-metal firmware development.
Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, LoRa, and Zigbee stack integration.
Familiarity with communication interfaces: UART, SPI, I²C, USB.
Strong debugging skills such as using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Solid understanding of low-power design principles and optimization techniques.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.
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