Firmware Engineer (Electrical) (Evergreen)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain FPGA-based hardware solutions using industry-standard development tools and methodologies.
• Develop and verify FPGA designs utilizing VHDL and/or Verilog RTL coding techniques.
• Perform simulation, debugging, and validation activities to ensure designs meet functional, performance, and quality requirements.
• Execute requirements-based verification activities and document verification results in accordance with program and certification requirements.
• Apply DO-254 processes, standards, and best practices throughout the airborne electronic hardware development lifecycle.
• Create, maintain, and update hardware design documentation, including Hardware Requirements Documents (HRDs), Hardware Design Documents (HDDs), Hardware Configuration Indexes (HCIAs), and other technical artifacts.
• Prepare and maintain certification documentation, including Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification (PHAC) and related compliance deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering, quality, certification, and program teams to achieve project objectives.
• Engage directly with internal and external customers to understand technical requirements, identify challenges, and develop actionable solutions.
• Present technical information clearly and effectively in written, verbal, and virtual communication settings.
• Support program execution by participating in design reviews, technical assessments, and problem-resolution activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10% as required to support customers, project activities, and business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and minimum 4 - 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience.
• Prior relevant experience in an engineering discipline with systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, requirements verification, design reviews and documentation, integration, test and demonstration.
• Experience with FPGA and firmware design.
• Hands on experience designing and developing avionics products, RF, or sensor systems.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Awareness of electrical development requirements as they impact firmware and FPGA design
• Experience with RTOS integration and understanding of its implications on hardware design
• Practical understanding of the complexities of RF design, especially in L-band frequency range and application of RF FPGA principles
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
• Knowledge of DO-160 and DO-178
• Experience with Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturability
• Experience effectively supporting production and test of products in a different geographic location
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to operate and identify appropriate path forward with minimal oversight
• Pilot License or Part 107 certificate