Sr. Firmware Engineer

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! Firmware engineers at Sierra Nevada Corporation research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll conceptualize and design new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle from analog and digital electronic circuit card assemblies to fully integrated systems.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains air, land, sea, space and cyber. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/Must-haves:Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceDemonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practicesExperience with Computer Aided Engineering toolsProgressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamsBasic understanding of digital circuit conceptsDetailed experience with FPGA HDL development, simulation and analysis, utilizing the VHDL languageAverage to Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio)Advanced knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness certification and compliance criteriaAdvanced knowledge of safety critical systemsExperience with Design Assurance and Agile developmentExperience with DO-254Experience participating in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary teamExperience planning and overseeing execution of airworthiness development effortsThe ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required?Preferred:Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysisBackground in the Aerospace and Defense IndustryExperience composing and analyzing Electrical Load Analysis (ELA), circuit modeling, simulation, and analysisFamiliarity with design requirements related to High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) and Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL)Knowledge of industry-standard electrical design principles, to include, but not limited to model-based definition, electrical component selection, manufacturing, and production processesFamiliar with Electro Magnetic Effects (EME) to include, Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic captureUnderstanding of the printed circuit board layout process and toolsExperience with source code management systemsExperience with Linux Operating System and shell script development#Ll-hybridEstimated Starting Salary 126,031.74 - 173,293.65 USD AnnuallySNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.IMPORTANT NOTICE:This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. Were known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nations most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.