Firmware Engineer

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

Job Description

Join Fibertek, Inc. as a Firmware Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optic systems for aerospace applications. Collaborate with small R&D teams in Herndon, VA to develop, verify, and upgrade firmware in electro-optical systems, supporting projects for NASA, DoD, and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain firmware for Fibertek's electro-optic systems.
  • Utilize expertise in VHDL and experience with Xilinx/Microchip FPGAs.
  • Work on high-speed memory interfaces and test bench development.
  • Collaborate with hardware designers and use schematics for firmware development.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant firmware development experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Proficiency in VHDL, SPI, I2C, UART, and GTX/GTH Transceivers.
  • Experience with DDR3, FPGA development tools (Vivado & Libero), and lab instruments.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Bonus Areas

  • Experience in Hi-Rel/Space programs and signal processing.
  • Familiarity with Spacewire, Gigabit Ethernet, and Aurora interfaces.
  • Knowledge in developing code for microcontrollers and FPGA embedded cpu cores.
  • Proficiency in IP cores and GUI-based test software development.