responsible for end-to-end firmware development and validation for space electronics
Architect and implement mission-specific and general-purpose firmware for FPGAs, microcontrollers, and RTOS-based systems
Develop and maintain firmware for standard and specialized peripheral interfaces, including: Analog-to-Digital (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog (DAC) Converters and serial communication links (e.g., SpaceWire, SPI, CameraLink, 1Gb+ Ethernet, MIL-1553B)
Optimize embedded software for radiation-hardened and high-reliability space environments
Develop and maintain automated build scripts (TCL) for the FPGA firmware platform
conduct rigorous system integration, testing, and validation of firmware in simulated and real-world aerospace conditions
deploy and verify firmware functionality on physical hardware devices
collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless system functionality
ensure technical compliance with relevant space industry standards (e.g., NASA, ESA, MIL-STD)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Six years of experience using and implementing designs on Xilinx devices (Zynq, Virtex, Kintex) and toolchains (Vivado, ISE)
Six years of experience using and implementing designs on Microchip devices (RTAX, ProASIC, RTG4) and toolchains (Libero)
Six years of experience in embedded systems firmware development, preferably for aerospace or space applications
Six years of experience designing with Hardware Description Languages (VHDL or Verilog)
Proven experience successfully taking VHDL or Verilog designs from concept to physical hardware implementation
Expertise in digital design techniques, including multiple clock-domain management
Proficient with in-system debuggers and logic analyzers
Experience with Tool Command Language (TCL) for script automation
Experience designing and managing FPGA physical constraints
Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
401K with company matching
a 9/80 work schedule
paid holiday shutdown

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

firmware developmentFPGA designmicrocontroller programmingRTOS developmentembedded systemsHardware Description LanguagesVHDLVerilogdigital design techniquesscript automation

Soft Skills

collaborationsystem integrationtestingvalidationproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceUS security clearance