Firmware Engineer (Onsite – Columbus, Ohio)

Immediate Hire | 6–12 Month Contract | Onsite Work Required

Are you a skilled Firmware Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems? We are seeking a highly motivated engineer who is immediately available, legally eligible to work in the United States, and located within daily commuting distance of Columbus, Ohio.

This is a 6-12 month contract position with the potential for extension. The role requires 100% onsite work, collaborating with a dynamic engineering team on a high-impact development project.

Why Join Us?

Work on innovative embedded systems projects
Competitive 1099 contract compensation
Fast hiring process for the right candidate

Job Description: Firmware Engineer

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in embedded software development, working closely with hardware engineers to develop, debug, and optimize firmware for complex embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and debug firmware for embedded Linux or RTOS-based systems
• Work with C/C++ and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, etc.)
• Optimize code for performance, power consumption, and reliability
• Develop and execute firmware validation tests
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to troubleshoot issues and refine system design
• Maintain documentation for firmware design, implementation, and testing

How to Apply:

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
Experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, PIC, etc.) and hardware debugging tools
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux development
Hands-on experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets
Must be immediately available and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be currently residing within daily commuting distance of Columbus, Ohio and willing to work onsite

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Bare-Metal and RTOS-based development
Knowledge of wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, etc.)
Experience with bootloaders, device drivers, and low-level system programming
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies