Firmware Engineer

  • FIBERTEK, INC.
  • Herndon, VA
  • time-alarm-solid 03-11-2024

Job Description

FIBERTEK, INC. is a leading developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community. We are currently seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our Research and Development Team in Herndon, VA. As a Firmware Engineer at Fibertek, you will collaborate with small teams to develop, verify, and enhance firmware in electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, verify, and upgrade firmware for Fibertek's electro-optical systems.
  • Utilize expertise in VHDL for firmware development.
  • Work with Xilinx and/or Microchip FPGAs and associated development tools.
  • Collaborate with hardware designers to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Conduct simulations and test benches to validate design and compliance.
  • Utilize lab instruments for testing and validation purposes.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in firmware development.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Proficiency in VHDL and experience with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and high-speed memory interfaces.
  • Experience with developing Hi-Rel/Space programs, signal processing, and using IP cores is a plus.

Bonus Areas

  • Experience with Spacewire, Gigabit Ethernet, or Aurora interfaces.
  • Knowledge of developing code for microcontrollers and FPGA embedded CPU cores.
  • Designing GUI-based test software for firmware.