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

We are looking for an RFID Solutions & Mesh Firmware Engineer to join our hardware team and bridge product development with customer deployment. This hybrid role combines embedded firmware engineering with hands-on RFID solution delivery, supporting Department of Defense (DoD) logistics modernization efforts.

Approximately half of your time will focus on developing firmware for LMI's Mesh hardware platform, including active asset tags, gateways, sensors, and secure wireless devices. The other half will be spent working directly with customers to design, deploy, and optimize passive RFID solutions in operational environments. You'll conduct site surveys, configure RFID hardware, lead demonstrations and pilot events, troubleshoot field issues, and translate operational feedback into product improvements.

This is a primarily remote role with approximately 25-35% CONUS travel to government and customer facilities.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value

What You'll Do

Mesh Firmware Engineering

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.

RFID Solution Delivery

• 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.

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills

• 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.

Mindset & Qualifications

• Builder's mindset with a passion for solving customer problems in the field.
• Comfortable balancing firmware development with customer-facing engineering activities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Bonus Points For

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with Nordic nRF, STM32, ESP32, or similar embedded platforms.
• Experience with passive RFID deployments utilizing Zebra, Impinj, or RF Controls hardware.
• Knowledge of secure embedded systems, cryptographic key management, or FIPS 140-2/140-3.
• Experience supporting military logistics, Army, Navy, or other DoD modernization programs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing test development, production validation, or OTA firmware delivery.
• Experience supporting warehouse automation, RTLS, or industrial IoT deployments.

Why This Role Matters

This role connects product innovation with operational success. By combining embedded firmware development with hands-on RFID solution delivery, you'll help shape the future of LMI's logistics technology portfolio while ensuring our solutions solve real customer challenges. Your work will directly influence next-generation Mesh products, passive RFID deployments, and mission-ready logistics capabilities supporting the Department of Defense.

Target Salary Range: $100,000 - 190,000.

Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

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