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Embedded Engineer jobs in Baltimore, MD
Embedded engineers write the software that runs inside devices — from consumer gadgets to cars and medical equipment — working close to the hardware in C and C++ under tight resource limits.
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technologies. TechINT Solutions Group is seeking an Unmanned Systems Engineer to join our team in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Job# TI1564... ...software such as Altium Designer or KICAD Experience with embedded systems,…
$127k - $190.6k
: Requisition ID: R10158242 Category: Engineering Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America Clearance Type:... ...Grumman Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) is seeking a Senior Principal Embedded C/C++ Software…
use technologies. TechINT Solutions Group is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our team in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Job# TI1497 Job Description • Design and develop firmware for embedded systems. • Collaborate with…
Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale systemsPerform long-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments, leveraging systems engineering principles and knowledge, utilizing any available information, including archi…
is key to building the best culture for equally diverse communities all over the world About the Role As the Lead Full Stack Engineer, you will take on a pivotal role in guiding the design, implementation, and maintenanc…
Job Details: Sr. Mechanical Lead Engineer My client is a actively seeking someone who can be the right handed person to the Mechanical Team Lead or actually job be the Mechanical Team Lead. This position will ill oversee…
Job Description Job Description We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support and enhance a mixed infrastructure environment in Baltimore, Maryland. This role focuses on maintaining stable server operations, strengthe…
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Job Description: Our client is looking for a tenured Windows Engineer. This role is supporting a multi year project to add multiple domains. This role is very heavy in Active Directory so that experience is critical. Thi…
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Job Description Job Description System Engineer - Zero Trust - 15+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a System Engineer with Zero Trust experience to join our team. Locati…
our clients to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative outcomes across hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments. The Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, administration, optimization, and security of server, v…
Job Description Job Description Our Clients' team in Hunt Valley is seeking a passionate and skilled Systems Engineer to work on innovative products in their ground robotics and air domains. The team is engaged in multip…
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What embedded engineers earn in Baltimore
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $36–$50 | $74k–$103k |
| Mid level | $50–$68 | $103k–$142k |
| Senior | $65–$88 | $136k–$184k |
Adjusted for the Baltimore market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
C and C++Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M)RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)Hardware protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)Reading schematics and datasheetsDebugging with scopes and JTAGMemory and power constraintsRust or Python (a plus)Version control and CI for firmware
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What does the volatile keyword do, and when do you need it?
Explain it prevents the compiler optimizing away reads/writes, with the classic cases: hardware registers and variables shared with ISRs. Precision matters here.
How do you debug a device that crashes intermittently in the field?
Talk about logging within constraints, watchdog data, reproducing environmental conditions, and instrumented builds. Field debugging method is a core competency.
Walk me through what happens from power-on to your main loop running.
Cover reset vector, startup code, memory initialization, and clock configuration. Comfort with the boot path signals genuine low-level experience.
How do you write an interrupt service routine safely?
Keep it short, defer work to the main loop or a task, protect shared data, and avoid blocking calls. Mention the race conditions you are preventing.
How do you handle a memory-constrained target — say 64KB of RAM?
Discuss static allocation, avoiding heap fragmentation, measuring stack usage, and linker-map analysis. Concrete numbers from a past project help.
How do you test firmware?
Unit tests off-target with mocked hardware, hardware-in-the-loop rigs, and on-target integration tests. Acknowledging what is hard to test is part of a good answer.
Tell me about a hardware/software interaction bug you solved.
The best stories involve a scope or logic analyzer and a datasheet detail everyone missed. Show the collaboration with hardware engineers.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For embedded engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the microcontroller families, RTOSes, and protocols per project — embedded hiring screens on exact platform matches.
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Describe the products you shipped and their constraints (battery life achieved, memory footprint, certification requirements).
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Include debugging tooling experience — JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers — as it separates firmware engineers from application developers.
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Mention safety or regulatory work (MISRA, ISO 26262, FDA) if you have it; those doors are hard to open otherwise.
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Personal hardware projects with write-ups carry real weight in this field — link one if it is presentable.
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Typical progression
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Junior Embedded Engineer
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Embedded Engineer
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Senior Embedded Engineer
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Principal Firmware Engineer
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