Firmware Engineer

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

Job Description

Fibertek, Inc. is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our Research and Development Team in Herndon, VA. As a Firmware Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing, verifying, and upgrading the firmware for our cutting-edge electro-optical systems. You will collaborate with small teams and contribute your expertise to advance our products for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, verify, and upgrade firmware for Fibertek's electro-optical systems.
  • Work on small teams to ensure firmware compliance with project requirements.
  • Collaborate with hardware designers during the development and testing phases.
  • Utilize lab instruments for testing and debugging, such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in firmware development.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Expertise in firmware development, preferably VHDL.
  • Familiarity with Xilinx and/or Microchip FPGAs and associated development tools.
  • Experience with high-speed memory interfaces and communication protocols.

Bonus Skills

  • Experience in Hi-Rel/Space programs.
  • Knowledge of signal processing techniques.
  • Expertise with IP cores and microcontrollers.
  • Development experience with FPGA embedded cpu cores.
  • Proficiency in designing GUI-based test software.