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Fibertek

Firmware Engineer

Fibertek, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070


Job Title

Firmware Engineer

Location

Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary)

Job Description

Fibertek, Inc. is a leading developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community, with key contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers. We are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to contribute to the development of products on our Research and Development Team in Herndon, VA. As part of our R&D division, you will work on small teams to develop, verify, and upgrade the firmware in Fibertek's electro-optical systems.

Job Requirements

3+ years relevant experienceBS in Electrical Engineering or Computer ScienceExpertise with firmware, preferably VHDLFamiliarity with Xilinx and/or Microchip FPGAs, and their associated development tools (Vivado & Libero)Experience developing in VHDLExperience with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, GTX/GTH TransceiversExperience with high-speed memory interfaces (e.g., DDR3)Experience developing test benches and running simulations to exercise the design and verify compliance with requirementsExperience interfacing and working with hardware designers during development and test phasesExperience using schematics and block diagrams as inputs for the firmware development effortExperience using lab instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)Bonus Areas:

Developing Hi-Rel/Space programsSignal processingSpacewire, Gigabit Ethernet, or Aurora interfacesUsing IP coresDeveloping code for microcontrollersDeveloping code for FPGA embedded cpu cores, such as Zynq and MicroblazeDesigning GUI-based test software to exercise firmware

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at hr@fibertek.com.