Sr. Firmware Engineer US ONLY
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LocationReston, Virginia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentEXT
Company size9+ people
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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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
Lead and contribute to firmware architecture and implementation for space-based systems
Perform end-to-end firmware development lifecycle
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
LIDAR Systems
Expertise with Digital Signal Processing, precision timing, modems
Experience developing Hi-Rel/Space programs and TMR coding
Experience with VS Code
Skills
Linux
Docker
VHDL
SystemVerilog
C
C++
Xilinx
Microchip
Lattice
GitHub
CI/CD
Python
VS Code
Title: Embedded S/W /Firmware Engineer
Term: Contract-Possible Perm
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Onsite VA
Requirements
Responsibilities:
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Lead and contribute to firmware architecture and implementation for space-based systems
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Experience with Linux, scripting, Docker containers, and automation
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Perform end-to-end firmware development lifecycle:
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requirements analysis through design,
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coding, simulation,
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verification, and
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validation
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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:
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7+ years relevant experience
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BS/MS in EE or equivalent
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Expertise with firmware engineering, VHDL (RTL), SystemVerilog (Testing)
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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.
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Experience with GitHub, CI/CD for FPGA flows, code reviews, automated linting, synthesis, regression testing, timing closure, bitstream generation, release tagging
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Experience in Python for build/testing automation and data analysis
Added Plus
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LIDAR Systems
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Expertise with Digital Signal Processing, precision timing, modems
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Experience developing Hi-Rel/Space programs and TMR coding
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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].
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***No Recruiters Please***
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A2e Does NOT work with Staffing Firms,
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A2e Does NOT Accept Unsolicited Resumes,
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A2e will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.