[Remote] Firmware / OTA Integration Engineer - REMOTE
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NTT DATA North America is a leading business and technology services provider, and they are seeking a Firmware / OTA Integration Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining embedded firmware and OTA update solutions for dosimeter devices and IoT gateways, ensuring secure and reliable device functionality.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for dosimeter devices and IoT gateways
- Implement secure, reliable OTA update mechanisms, including remote deployment, monitoring, and rollback capabilities
- Integrate firmware and OTA solutions with AWS Greengrass, IoT Core, and cloud services
- Develop and maintain secure boot, device authentication, and encrypted update processes
- Collaborate with hardware, edge software, and backend teams to ensure seamless end-to-end device management
- Validate firmware updates through automated and manual testing, supporting field deployment and troubleshooting
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for firmware, OTA processes, and integration workflows
- Ensure all firmware and OTA solutions comply with client cybersecurity, safety, and operational requirements
- Support the development and execution of test plans, field validation, and user acceptance testing for firmware releases
- Provide technical support for device lifecycle management, including provisioning, updates, and decommissioning
Skills
- Bachelor's level degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience relative to duties above
- Must be US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
- Experience developing embedded firmware for microcontrollers and wireless modules in regulated or mission-critical environments
- Proficiency in C/C++ and secure firmware development practices
- Experience implementing OTA update frameworks and secure boot processes
- Familiarity with AWS Greengrass, IoT Core, and cloud-based device management
- Knowledge of BLE, MQTT, and secure wireless communication protocols
- Understanding of DoD cybersecurity, safety, and RMF requirements for embedded systems
- Experience supporting field deployment, troubleshooting, and operational support for distributed embedded systems
- Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce technical specifications and update guides
Benefits
- Incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance
- Company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
- Flexible spending or health savings account
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short and long term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance
- Participation in a 401k program with company match
- Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
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