RFID Solutions & Mesh Firmware Engineer (RFID + IoT + DoD Systems)

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a RFID Solutions & Mesh Firmware Engineer (RFID + IoT + DoD Systems) based in United States.** This role combines embedded firmware engineering with real-world RFID solution deployment to support advanced logistics and IoT modernization initiatives. You will work at the intersection of hardware development, wireless technologies, and customer-facing engineering. The position offers the opportunity to design firmware for next-generation mesh devices while helping organizations deploy reliable RFID systems in operational environments. You will collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and mission stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges. Your work will directly influence secure, scalable solutions used in critical logistics and defense applications. This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer who enjoys building technology and seeing solutions succeed in the field. ### Accountabilities: The RFID Solutions & Mesh Firmware Engineer will contribute to both embedded product development and customer implementation activities, ensuring reliable performance from prototype through operational deployment. - Design, develop, test, and optimize firmware for embedded mesh devices, including asset tags, gateways, sensors, and edge devices. - Develop low-power embedded firmware using C/C++ and wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth LE, sub-GHz radios, GNSS, and IoT protocols. - Support hardware bring-up, firmware validation, manufacturing testing, and field deployment activities. - Debug and improve firmware performance across laboratory and operational environments. - Implement secure firmware capabilities, including over-the-air updates, device provisioning, and cryptographic services. - Collaborate with hardware, cloud software, and DevSecOps teams to ensure effective system integration. - Maintain firmware lifecycle activities, including version control, updates, and production support. - Conduct customer site surveys to evaluate operational workflows and develop RFID deployment strategies. - Recommend RFID hardware solutions, including readers, antennas, printers, tags, and related equipment. - Perform RF coverage analysis, system configuration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. - Lead customer demonstrations, pilots, and operational evaluations. - Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and site survey reports. - Act as the technical connection between customers and engineering teams, translating field feedback into product improvements. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced embedded systems engineer with strong RFID, IoT, and wireless technology expertise who can balance hands-on development with customer-facing technical responsibilities. - 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, RFID system deployment, or a combination of both. - Experience deploying passive RFID systems in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or defense environments. - Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems development. - Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and embedded RTOS environments. - Familiarity with wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth LE, LoRa, GNSS, LTE, or similar platforms. - Experience working with embedded interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and related protocols. - Understanding of low-power embedded system design principles. - Experience troubleshooting embedded hardware, networking, and RF systems. - Knowledge of RFID platforms such as Zebra, Impinj, RF Controls, or similar enterprise solutions. - Understanding of RF propagation, antenna selection, and RFID performance optimization. - Familiarity with DFM and DFT principles for embedded hardware development. - Strong communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. - Ability to work dir…