Lead, Firmware Engineering

Join ORBCOMM as a Lead, Firmware Engineering and make a significant impact in an innovative environment. This role combines technical contribution with people leadership, requiring the ability to guide and grow a high-performing team while actively participating in architecture, development, and system-level problem solving.

Requirements

• 8-12+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
• 2+ years of technical leadership or people management experience
• Expert-level proficiency in C programming
• Extensive experience with ARM-based microcontrollers
• Strong experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) and bare-metal systems
• Deep knowledge of communication protocols: TCP/IP, UART/RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, BLE
• Strong experience with STM32 microcontrollers (or similar platforms)
• Proven ability to interpret hardware schematics and perform advanced debugging using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• Strong system-level thinking and architectural skills
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Health and wellness coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement or savings programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Insurance coverage
• Lifestyle perks
• Access to employee discounts