RFID Solutions Engineer, Mesh Firmware – RFID, IoT, DoD Systems

LMI

RFID Solutions & Mesh Firmware Engineer enabling DoD logistics with embedded firmware and RFID systems. Supporting deployment and customer interfacing with technical solutions.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded firmware development and RFID system deployment, with a strong focus on low-power embedded systems and wireless communication technologies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimization of firmware performance.

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Embedded Firmware DevelopmentRFID System DeploymentC/C++ ProgrammingARM Cortex-M MicrocontrollersWireless Communication Technologies

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Hard Skills

Embedded Firmware DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingRFID System DeploymentLow-Power Embedded System DesignDebugging and TroubleshootingRF TechnologiesIoT Device DevelopmentFirmware Version ControlOTA UpdatesCryptographic Services

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer EngagementProblem SolvingTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

ARM Cortex-M MicrocontrollersEmbedded RTOSBluetooth LELoRaGNSSZebra RFID PlatformsImpinj RFID PlatformsRF ControlsSPII2C

Industry Keywords

RFIDLogisticsWarehousingManufacturingDefenseRF PropagationAntenna SelectionDFM PrinciplesDFT Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoTRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and optimize firmware for embedded Mesh devices, including asset tags, sensors, gateways, and edge devices.
Develop firmware for low-power embedded systems utilizing wireless technologies such as Bluetooth LE, sub-GHz radios, GNSS, and other IoT communication protocols.
Debug, validate, and optimize firmware performance in laboratory and operational environments.
Support hardware bring-up, manufacturing test, firmware validation, and field deployments.
Collaborate with hardware, cloud software, and DevSecOps teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Support secure firmware architecture including OTA updates, provisioning, and cryptographic services.
Maintain firmware version control and support product lifecycle activities from prototype through production.
Travel to customer locations to assess facilities, understand operational workflows, and develop RFID deployment strategies.
Recommend RFID hardware including fixed readers, handheld readers, antennas, printers, and tags based on customer requirements.
Conduct RFID site surveys, RF coverage analysis, and performance optimization.
Lead customer demonstrations, pilot events, and operational evaluations.
Configure and troubleshoot RFID readers, antennas, networking equipment, and associated software.
Analyze RF performance, tag readability, and interference to optimize system performance.
Develop deployment documentation, site survey reports, hardware configurations, and implementation best practices.
Serve as the technical interface between customers and LMI engineering teams, translating field observations into product and platform enhancements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience developing firmware for embedded systems utilizing C/C++.
Experience working with RF technologies, IoT devices, sensors, or wireless communications.
Experience supporting customer demonstrations, pilots, and operational deployments.
Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded hardware, networking, and RF systems.
Comfortable working directly with government and military customers.
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and embedded RTOS environments.
Familiarity with Bluetooth LE, LoRa, GNSS, LTE, or other wireless communication technologies.
Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and other embedded interfaces.
Understanding of low-power embedded system design.
Familiarity with Zebra, Impinj, RF Controls, or similar enterprise RFID platforms.
Understanding of RF propagation, antenna selection, and RFID performance optimization.
Knowledge of DFM and DFT principles supporting embedded hardware development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

High Fringe
Full-Time