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?- 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
LocationDuration- 6 Months (with strong likelihood of extension to 12 Months+)
Working HoursMonday - Friday Core Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm (EDT)
- Hours: 40/week, with flexible start/finish times
- Onboarding: Ideally 1-2 weeks onsite (travel covered)
