[Hiring] RFID Solutions & Mesh Firmware Engineer @LMI

Role Description

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.