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Sr. Firmware Engineer US ONLY

A2e Technologies


Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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.

  • ***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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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A2e Technologies is an Electronic Design Services (EDS) firm providing Custom Embedded High-Speed Digital Design and Product Development Services to Industry and Government clients. Our Recruiting Team supports our engineering team internally and Clients with Engineering Staffing need ... View more

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