Embedded Software Engineer

This highly accomplished Principal Firmware Engineer has led the development of complex systems including weapon platforms, unmanned vehicles, and guidance systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards like DO-178 and DO-254. With strong hands-on experience in C/C++ across Linux, FreeRTOS, and VxWorks environments, they also bring advanced knowledge in cybersecurity, threat modeling, and secure firmware design. Targeting a compensation of $100/hour, they are available to start after a two-week notice.

Key Skills & Expertise:

Real-time embedded development (C/C++) on Linux, FreeRTOS, VxWorks

SecureBoot, TPM, encryption/authentication protocols

Cybersecurity and AI integration in embedded systems

DO-178 and DO-254 compliance for safety-critical systems

Board bring-up, hardware/software integration, FPGA interfacing (Altera Cyclone V, Nios II)

Peripheral communication protocols: SPI, I2C, CAN, ARINC 429, MIL-STD 1553

Ph.D. in Computer Science Adjunct Professor Published Author