Embedded Firmware Engineer

Vantage Consulting • TRAFFIC • Devon, Exeter, United Kingdom • £49.30 - £69.85 / * • 7h ago

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

Location

Newington, New Hampshire

Duration

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)

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