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Embedded Systems/Firmware Engineer

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Federal

Response Deadline01/30/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity for an Embedded Systems/Firmware Engineer supports the Transportation Security Administration within the Department of Homeland Security. The selected professional will be responsible for developing firmware that interfaces AIT hardware with control software for lead applicants on TSA QPL projects. Key duties include writing and updating firmware versions to maintain hardware-software synchronization and documenting firmware Configuration Items for the Master Configuration Item List. The role requires specialized expertise in low-level hardware programming to deliver validated firmware versions. Performance of the contract will take place in Springfield, and the response deadline for this opportunity is January 30, 2027.

General Info

Embedded Systems Engineer for TSA firmware development in Springfield; deadline January 30, 2027.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Transportation Security AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Springfield, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 70T04026QPL7672AIT001.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) Qualified Product List (QPL)

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Timeline

PostedJul 10

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Response DeadlineJan 30

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Transportation Security Administration

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Develops firmware interfacing AIT hardware with control software for lead applicants on TSA QPL projects. Writes and updates firmware versions to ensure hardware-software synchronization and documents firmware Configuration Items (CIs) for the Master Configuration Item List (MCIL). Requires low-level hardware programming expertise. Delivers validated firmware versions.

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