Sr. Firmware Engineer US ONLY
A2e Technologies•Reston, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead and contribute to firmware architecture and implementation for space-based systems. This role involves the full firmware development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to validation, with a focus on high-reliability and space-grade techniques. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct lab testing, and contribute to documentation and design reviews.
Requirements
- 7+ years relevant experience
- BS/MS in EE or equivalent
- Expertise with firmware engineering, VHDL (RTL), SystemVerilog (Testing)
- Experience developing code (C, C++) for microcontrollers
- Experience with Xilinx, Microchip, and Lattice
- Experience developing test benches and running simulations to exercise the design and to verify compliance
- Experience using schematics
- Experience in high-speed serial links: JESD204B/C, Ethernet, SpaceWire
- Experience in standard peripheral interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, LVDS, etc.
- Experience with GitHub, CI/CD for FPGA flows, code reviews, automated linting, synthesis, regression testing, timing closure, bitstream generation, release tagging
- Experience in Python for build/testing automation and data analysis
- Experience with Linux, scripting, Docker containers, and automation
Nice To Haves
- LIDAR Systems
- Expertise with Digital Signal Processing, precision timing, modems
- Experience developing Hi-Rel/Space programs and TMR coding
- Experience with VS Code
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to firmware architecture and implementation for space-based systems
- Perform end-to-end firmware development lifecycle: requirements analysis through design, coding, simulation, verification, and validation
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define interfaces, resolve design issues, and ensure seamless system integration
- Conduct lab-based debugging, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and system-level validation using diagnostic tools and protocols
- Apply high-reliability and space-grade techniques (e.g., fault tolerance, radiation mitigation) in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and risk identification throughout the product lifecycle
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Federal contractor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
