Firmware Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation

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Huntsville, AL Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 6, 2026 Last posted June 6, 2026
Job description

INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer who will support various ongoing programs within the Design and Engineering Division.  You will design, document, implement and test software/firmware for complex electronic and electromechanical systems for laboratory and/or military applications. You must be self-motivated, team orientated, and possess flexibility given our dynamic product development environment.  The duties will include, but not be limited to, assisting with design, assembly, integration, and testing of embedded firmware, electronic assemblies, and systems. Identification of risks and the ability to formulate mitigation strategies and plans is required.

Required

  • ABET accredited degree or BS in technical field
  • Minimum 5 years related technical experience
  • Experience with Hardware, Firmware, and Software Architecture, Interfacing, and Communications
  • Experience with managed and unmanaged languages (C, C++, .net, python, perl, TCL, java, android, iOS, etc.)
  • Familiarity with schematics and digital/analog circuit design
  • Some travel
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Desired

  • Experience with modern revision control tools. (i.e. SVN, GIT, etc.)
  • Experience with high-speed serial communications
  • Experience with Development, System, and Test Scripting and Automation
  • Experience with Software reverse engineering tools like Ghidra, IDA Pro, Kali, OllyDbg and Wireshark
  • Knowledge of DSP, Micro-controller, Embedded development
  • Knowledge of electrical design and analysis tools (i.e. OrCAD, Altium, PSpice, etc.)

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at INTUITIVE hr@irtc-hq.com or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.

About this role

Summary

Design, implement, test firmware for complex electronic and electromechanical systems for military applications.

Job title

Firmware Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Huntsville, AL; on-site with travel

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CC++schematicsdigital circuitsanalog circuitssecurity clearance

Preferred skills

GITSerial communicationsAutomation scriptingreverse engineeringDSPmicrocontrollerembedded developmentelectrical design

Specializations

firmwareembedded systemsdigital designelectromechanical systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Huntsville, AL, USA

On-site City