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This role works directly with devices such as gimbals, optics, motors, sensors, and other embedded subsystems to implement new capabilities, integrate hardware, and troubleshoot complex system behavior.\nResponsibilities\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nDesign, modify, and debug low-level software running on embedded processors and microcontrollers.\nWork closely with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to integrate sensors, actuators, imaging systems, and control hardware.\nUnderstand and modify existing firmware, develop new functionality, and troubleshoot problems that cross the hardware/firmware boundary.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\nExperience developing or modifying embedded firmware in C/C++ or similar low-level languages.\nExperience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, or SoCs and associated peripherals.\nExperience interfacing with hardware using SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, PWM, ADC/DAC, or similar interfaces.\nExperience developing firmware for motors, actuators, sensors, optics, gimbals, or other electromechanical systems.\nStrong understanding of real-time embedded systems, interrupts, timers, memory management, and hardware interfaces.\nExperience debugging firmware and hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, and other laboratory equipment.\nAbility to read schematics, datasheets, interface control documents, and existing firmware to understand and modify embedded systems.\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nExperience developing firmware for gimbals, motor controllers, camera systems, electro-optical systems, or stabilized payloads.\nExperience with motor control, encoders, PID/control loops, position control, or stabilization systems.\nExperience integrating IMUs, cameras, environmental sensors, GNSS receivers, or other sensor systems.\nExperience with embedded Linux, RTOS environments, or bare-metal development.\nFamiliarity with STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, or similar embedded platforms.\nExperience reverse engineering, modifying, or extending existing or undocumented firmware.\nFamiliarity with bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, device drivers, and low-level communications protocols.\nExperience supporting UAS, robotics, autonomous systems, imaging systems, or other embedded platforms.\nExperience rapidly prototyping and testing firmware against physical hardware.\nEDUCATION:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.\nCLEARANCE:\nActive TS/SCI security clearance required.\nOPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:\nThis position anticipates standard operating hours, with flexibility as required to support program and mission requirements.\nThis position is based at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.\nTRAVEL:\nNo regular travel is anticipated for this position.\nBenefits\nWHAT WE OFFER:\nAt CIS Secure, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.PAY RANGE: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 annually.\nBenefits:\n401(k) with company matching\nDental insurance\nMedical insurance\nHealth Savings Account option\nFlexible Spending\nVision insurance\nLife and Disability Insurance\nAncillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday pay\nCIS Secure and it's associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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