Sr. Firmware Engineer

A2e Technologies • Reston, VA

6d • 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 through design, coding, simulation, verification, and validation. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct lab-based debugging and testing, and apply high-reliability and space-grade techniques. Responsibilities also include contributing to documentation, design reviews, and risk identification.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior