Hardware Firmware Engineer at DIT-MCO International – Kansas City, Missouri

Hardware Firmware Engineer – Innovation in Aerospace & Defense

Location: Kansas City, MO

Date: 01/2026

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Test Systems

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

DIT-MCO International, a trusted name in wire harness testing and aerospace innovation for over 75 years, is seeking a Hardware Firmware Engineer to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to design and deliver impactful training for sophisticated software and hardware systems used in mission-critical aerospace, defense, and industrial applications worldwide.

If you enjoy developing technical curriculum, leading hands-on training, and collaborating across engineering, customer service, and product teams, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in designing and developing industry-leading embedded hardware and firmware systems
• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to support product development and integration
• Engage in hands-on hardware and firmware testing, debugging, and validation
• Be part of a stable, innovative company with a long-standing reputation in aerospace and defense

About the Role

In this role, you will research, design, develop, and test embedded firmware and digital hardware for microcontrollers, system-on-modules, and custom electronic hardware. You will analyze user and system requirements, implement firmware solutions, design digital circuits and PCBs, and ensure the seamless integration of hardware and software. You will also create technical documentation, support manufacturing and test efforts, and collaborate closely with internal and external engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

• Develop analog and digital circuit designs, create schematics, and design PCBs
• Write, debug, and implement embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontrollers and RTOS-based systems
• Test and validate hardware and firmware, including bench and environmental testing, debugging, and compliance verification
• Use tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators, and circuit simulation software (P-Spice, LTSpice, Q-Spice)
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to integrate systems and ensure performance meets specifications
• Maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports
• Support manufacturing and coordinate PCBA processes to ensure designs are production-ready
• Travel to customer sites as required for testing or integration support

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to access restricted U.S. military facilities
• Specific experience in aerospace, defense, industrial control, or test instrumentation preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and build relationships across the organization
• Self-motivated with strong time management and project execution skills

Technical Skills

• Two to five years of experience in embedded systems, firmware development, or digital hardware design preferred.
• Proficiency with embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers and RTOS-based systems.
• Experience with PCB design software (Altium preferred) and hardware debugging
• Familiarity with microcontroller architectures (ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR, STM32, MSP430) and communication protocols (UART, RS-485, SPI, PC, CAN, USB, Ethernet)
• Analog and digital hardware troubleshooting skills preferred.

DIT-MCO offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs that support aerospace and defense customers around the world. Apply today and help shape the future of mission-critical hardware and firmware systems.