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Senior Firmware Engineer

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In-Office
Taunton, MA
60K-180K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Taunton, MA
60K-180K Annually
Senior level
Develop and optimize bare-metal C firmware for ARM Cortex-M and other microcontrollers. Design peripheral drivers and low-level interfaces, analyze requirements, support integration and verification, conduct root cause analysis, and collaborate with hardware, systems, product, and project teams. Validate firmware using embedded testing tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers while optimizing performance, power, and memory usage.
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M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.


M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Taunton, MA. An active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Apply principles and techniques of electrical engineering to develop, test, and implement electrical components, equipment, and systems. 
  • Participate in requirements analysis, design, integration, and verification processes, as well as support technical reviews and root cause analysis.
  • Work within defined processes and collaborate with project leaders, program managers, and external customers.
  • Design and implement bare-metal firmware in C for ARM Cortex-M and other microcontroller architectures.
  • Develop drivers and low-level interfaces for peripherals including SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, ADC, PWM, and timer modules.
  • Profile and optimize code for performance, power consumption, and memory constraints.
  • Work closely with hardware engineers, systems architects, and product teams to translate requirements into firmware solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience.
  • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects.
  • Team player committed to ongoing professional development for self and others.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers (SWD, JTAG), and embedded testing frameworks to validate firmware functionality, preferred.

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Full-Time Employee Compensation

  • M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  • M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
Salary Range
$60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. 

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company. 

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