Sr. Firmware Engineer US ONLY

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Reston, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Consulting
The Role
Lead firmware architecture and development for space-based systems through requirements, design, coding, simulation, verification, and validation. Develop microcontroller and FPGA firmware, build test benches, conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing, debug in laboratory environments, and support system integration. Use high-reliability and space-grade techniques, automated FPGA workflows, CI/CD, timing closure, regression testing, documentation, design reviews, and risk identification.
Summary Generated by Built In

Title: Embedded S/W /Firmware Engineer

Term: Contract-Possible Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Onsite VA


Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to firmware architecture and implementation for space-based systems
  • Experience with Linux, scripting, Docker containers, and automation
  • 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

Skills:

  • 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

Added Plus

  • LIDAR Systems
  • Expertise with Digital Signal Processing, precision timing, modems
  • Experience developing Hi-Rel/Space programs and TMR coding
  • Experience with VS Code

Benefits


A2e Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [email protected].

  • ***No Recruiters Please***
      • A2e Does NOT work with Staffing Firms,
      • A2e Does NOT Accept Unsolicited Resumes,
      • A2e will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
  • Firmware engineering experience
  • VHDL and RTL experience
  • SystemVerilog testing experience
  • C and C++ development for microcontrollers
  • Experience with Xilinx, Microchip, and Lattice devices
  • Test bench development and design simulation experience
  • Experience using schematics
  • High-speed serial link experience, including JESD204B/C, Ethernet, or SpaceWire
  • Peripheral interface experience, including SPI, I2C, UART, or LVDS
  • GitHub and CI/CD experience for FPGA flows
  • Experience with automated linting, synthesis, regression testing, timing closure, bitstream generation, and release tagging
  • Python experience for build and testing automation and data analysis
  • LIDAR systems experience
  • Digital signal processing, precision timing, or modem expertise
  • High-reliability or space-program experience and TMR coding
  • VS Code experience
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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
49 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

A2e Technologies is an Electronic Design Services (EDS) firm. We provide embedded systems and electronic product design consulting services as well as full turnkey product development through our multiple on-shore and near-shore design centers. We provide everything you need to develop your embedded technology based product or system.

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