Firmware Engineer

4 weeks ago

San Diego, United States Digital Force Technologies Full time

Digital Force Technologies (DFT)

Firmware Engineer


What We Do

Digital Force Technologies (DFT) is a defense technology provider with a 20-year history of developing and fielding advanced sensor systems, force protection solutions, and tactical surveillance products. DFT’s extensive history of innovation, in-house expertise, and robust network of technology partners allows DFT to rapidly addresses critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agency requirements. DFT’s engineering team is a diverse and skilled group, determined to develop advanced technical solutions. DFT offers a unique chance to develop and work with modern technologies while delivering impact and seeing products grow from concept to reality. DFT is a results driven culture focused on innovation, creativity, and growth. If you have a passion for solving complex problems, making an immediate impact on a dynamic, and fast moving, product development team, we’d love to hear from you


What We Need

DFT is looking for an Embedded Engineer to join the DFT team to support the company for its software development efforts. The ideal candidate will be energized by a fast-paced work environment, excited by integrating into complex systems, and motivated by having an immediate impact in a challenging environment.


What You’ll Do

  • Create and maintain embedded C/C++ code to support intelligent surveillance systems.
  • Collaborate with team leads and senior engineers to facilitate development of high-end technical products
  • Write test applications, programs, formal requirements, and relevant documentation.
  • Analyze systems and provide software support.
  • Other tasks as assigned.


Required Skills/Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience developing software with a focus in embedded systems design and development.
  • Strong embedded C and C++ programming skills required.
  • Proficient in Linux and with real-time operating system principles. FreeRTOS experience desired.
  • Experience with common software development tools like IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code), Make, GIT, Jira, bash, etc.
  • Familiarity with open source build tools like Cmake, GNU make.
  • Experience working electronic hardware, microcontrollers, serial communications (USART/I2C/SPI), embedded design, low level debugging using JTAG and similar tools.
  • Experience with 32,16 and 8 bit processors (e.g. ARM, AVR, PIC, etc.)
  • Can read and understand schematics to the level needed to develop embedded software.
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications

  • BS/BA Degree in Computer science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
  • Proficient knowledge of engineering principles and best practices.
  • Experience with Python, Java, and other languages are a plus.
  • Knowledge of networking and web protocols a plus.
  • Experience with automated test systems a plus.
  • General understanding of power management / optimization is a plus.


What We Offer

Salary Range - $100k-$145k

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.


EEOC Statement -

DFT is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.



DFT offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K w/ company match, life insurance, short term disability, 3 weeks PTO, 13 company holidays, and much more. In addition, DFT provides a company culture that encourages:

- collaboration

- innovation

- employee engagement

- motivation


If you are looking for a dynamic place to work where your contribution makes a difference in supporting the mission, DFT is the right company for you.

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