Firmware Design Engineer
$69,550 - $125,725 / year
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Job Description
The Leidos Defense Sector in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a Firmware Design Engineer to join a growing, high-performance team responsible for solving some of our customers’ most challenging and interesting problems. The successful candidate will utilize their technical expertise and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding environment. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to implement solutions for a variety of FPGA and DSP applications. In addition to implementing firmware, you will collaborate with other engineers on related DSP and software tasks, all with the goal of making a positive impact for our customers.
Primary Responsibilities:
Review and understand current firmware designs and implementations
Modify existing designs to correct or add functionality
Implement new firmware and DSP subsystems as defined
Collaborate with other firmware developers to implement, improve, and validate designs
Support field test activities by operating equipment and troubleshooting issues
Basic Qualifications:
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 2+ years of relevant professional and/or project experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Experience with the following:
Verilog/VHDL
MATLAB, C/C++
Laboratory test equipment – Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator
Linux
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Must be able to clearly articulate conclusions via technical reports and documents
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret (or higher) security clearance
Familiarity or experience with the following:
Digital Signal Processing
Embedded software design
Digital, analog, and radio frequency circuits
Revision control (git, SVN)
Scripting languages
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
January 26, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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