Who Are we?
My client is a growing US based defense company headquartered in Newington, NH, specializing in electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems. Their technology integrates advanced digital sights and HUD systems mounted on weapons and helmets. These wearable, battery-powered platforms combine hardware, firmware, and sensor systems for real-time battlefield awareness. With fewer than 500 employees, they are transitioning from a small business into a mid-sized defense innovator. They've recently secured multiple contracts, leading to a significant expansion in both scope and opportunity.
Why Join?
Work on cutting-edge wearable technology with military and defense applications.
High autonomy and creative freedom, roles are partially defined, allowing input into architecture and system design.
Remote flexibility, with a hybrid onboarding period.
A chance to shape next-gen systems, not just maintain legacy platforms.
Impactful work, your contributions feed directly into mission-critical defense technology.
Benefits
Per diem & travel expenses covered when onsite
Job Title(s)
Embedded Firmware Engineer (Contract)
What Will This Person Be Doing?
Architect and develop low-power embedded firmware
Power management: system-level power-up/down strategies
Write and optimize display/graphics drivers for battery-powered systems
Work on secure boot, OTA updates, and firmware stability
Essential Skills
Bare metal embedded development
Experience with wearable or low-power systems
Power management & battery optimization
Communication protocols: USB, Bluetooth, UART, I2C
US Citizenship
Desirable Skills
RTOS experience
Secure boot and firmware update practices
ARM framework familiarity
Experience in wearable protection or military/medical wearables
Location
Newington, New Hampshire
Duration
6 Months (with strong likelihood of extension to 12 Months+)
Working HoursMonday - Friday
Core Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm (EDT)
Hours: 40/week, with flexible start/finish times
Onboarding: Ideally 1-2 weeks onsite (travel covered)