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Remote Firmware Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed hardware teams hiring for embedded systems roles in consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, and industrial IoT. Employers hiring remotely right now include LMI, Focus, and Lenovo. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The ideal candidate has experience with embedded firmware development and an interest in applied cryptography. You will help integrate the Nordic nRF54L Series AES-256 hardware accelerator, develop secure firmware features, and build a repeatable test environment to validate cryptographic functionality and fleet-wide key management processes.
U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
- Develop and maintain embedded firmware supporting secure communications and cryptographic functionality.
- Integrate and optimize use of the nRF54L Series AES-256 hardware accelerator within embedded firmware.
- Design, implement, and validate secure key management capabilities for embedded devices.
- Develop and maintain a cryptographic test laboratory to support verification of encryption, authentication, and key management processes.
- Create repeatable test procedures for device provisioning, key rotation, and fleet-wide cryptographic key updates.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams to implement secure embedded architectures.
- Support hardware integration, firmware validation, and production readiness activities.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to security architecture discussions.
- Document firmware designs, cryptographic workflows, and validation procedures.
- Support customer demonstrations, lab testing, and occasional field integration activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related STEM field.
- 3–6 years of embedded firmware development experience using C/C++.
- Experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollers.
- Basic understanding of applied cryptography, including AES encryption, secure key storage, and authentication.
- Familiarity with embedded hardware peripherals and communication interfaces such as SPI, UART, I2C, and GPIO.
- Experience debugging embedded systems using standard development tools.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Experience with Nordic Semiconductor nRF54 Series microcontrollers.
- Experience implementing hardware cryptographic accelerators or secure elements.
- Familiarity with secure boot, secure firmware updates, and device provisioning.
- Experience developing key management or certificate management solutions.
- Familiarity with FIPS 140-3 or other embedded security standards.
- Experience supporting DoD or government technology programs.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Approximately 10–20% travel for customer support, engineering collaboration, hardware integration, manufacturing coordination, and field testing as required.
Target salary range: $90,000 - 130,000
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The ideal candidate has experience with embedded firmware development and an interest in applied cryptography. You will help integrate the Nordic nRF54L Series AES-256 hardware accelerator, develop secure firmware features, and build a repeatable test environment to validate cryptographic functionality and fleet-wide key management processes.
U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
- Develop and maintain embedded firmware supporting secure communications and cryptographic functionality.
- Integrate and optimize use of the nRF54L Series AES-256 hardware accelerator within embedded firmware.
- Design, implement, and validate secure key management capabilities for embedded devices.
- Develop and maintain a cryptographic test laboratory to support verification of encryption, authentication, and key management processes.
- Create repeatable test procedures for device provisioning, key rotation, and fleet-wide cryptographic key updates.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams to implement secure embedded architectures.
- Support hardware integration, firmware validation, and production readiness activities.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to security architecture discussions.
- Document firmware designs, cryptographic workflows, and validation procedures.
- Support customer demonstrations, lab testing, and occasional field integration activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related STEM field.
- 3–6 years of embedded firmware development experience using C/C++.
- Experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollers.
- Basic understanding of applied cryptography, including AES encryption, secure key storage, and authentication.
- Familiarity with embedded hardware peripherals and communication interfaces such as SPI, UART, I2C, and GPIO.
- Experience debugging embedded systems using standard development tools.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Experience with Nordic Semiconductor nRF54 Series microcontrollers.
- Experience implementing hardware cryptographic accelerators or secure elements.
- Familiarity with secure boot, secure firmware updates, and device provisioning.
- Experience developing key management or certificate management solutions.
- Familiarity with FIPS 140-3 or other embedded security standards.
- Experience supporting DoD or government technology programs.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Approximately 10–20% travel for customer support, engineering collaboration, hardware integration, manufacturing coordination, and field testing as required.
Target salary range: $90,000 - 130,000
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote firmware engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in embedded C and C++ for resource-constrained microcontroller environments
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or VxWorks
- Hands-on knowledge of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and USB
- Ability to use JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for hardware-software debugging
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Familiarity with version control systems and embedded build toolchains such as GCC and CMake
Tips for Your Remote Firmware Engineer Job Search
Show async communication in your portfolio
Remote firmware teams run on written communication. Include README files, inline code comments, and design documents in your GitHub projects so hiring managers can see you explain technical decisions clearly without a meeting.
Highlight remote debugging and lab-free experience
Employers hiring remotely want firmware engineers who can debug without physical lab access. Call out experience with JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers used remotely, simulation environments, or hardware-in-the-loop testing setups in your application materials.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote firmware engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly. Remote roles often close fast once posted, so applying early puts you ahead of the bulk of applicants.
Prepare for asynchronous technical interviews
Many remote firmware teams use take-home coding exercises or async code reviews instead of live whiteboard sessions. Practice writing clear, well-commented embedded C or C++ under time constraints and treat the exercise writeup as part of the deliverable.
Remote Firmware Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote firmware engineer job?
Target companies with fully distributed engineering teams, since they have the tooling and culture to support remote firmware work. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and async collaboration tools. Demonstrating experience with embedded C or C++, RTOS environments, and debugging hardware remotely using JTAG or similar interfaces gives you a clear edge over candidates without documented remote-ready skills.
Which companies hire remote firmware engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote firmware engineers include LMI, Focus, and Lenovo, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote firmware roles cluster at remote-first hardware startups, medical device companies, and IoT platform teams that run distributed engineering organizations.
Can you get a remote firmware engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level firmware roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. You can stand out by building a public portfolio of embedded projects on GitHub, contributing to open-source firmware, or completing documented personal hardware builds. Startups and smaller IoT companies are the most likely to hire entry-level engineers remotely.
Do you need a degree for remote firmware engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated embedded systems skills, a strong GitHub portfolio, and verifiable project results over a formal degree. That said, roles in regulated sectors like medical devices or aerospace often list a degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering as a requirement, so the weight of credentials shifts depending on the industry.
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