Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; 4-9 years relevant experience (5+ years preferred for grad degree)
Experience with systems engineering principles including requirements definition and verification
Proven experience in FPGA and firmware design
Hands-on experience with avionics products, RF, or sensor systems
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain FPGA-based hardware solutions
Develop and verify FPGA designs using VHDL/Verilog
Perform simulation, debugging, and validation of designs
Execute requirements-based verification and document results
Apply DO-254 processes throughout product lifecycle
Prepare certification documentation and maintain design artifacts
Collaborate with engineering and program teams for project objectives
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment
Engagement with multidisciplinary project teams
Involvement in safety-critical firmware for avionics systems
Flexibility with travel requirements (up to 10%)
Comprehensive exposure to DO-254 compliance and engineering standards
Development opportunities in advanced technologies like Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
Full Job Description
**This requisition is being utilized to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for potential future opportunities as they arise**
Position Summary
We are seeking an early- to mid-career Firmware Engineer to join our surveillance hardware product development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, verifying, and maintaining safety-critical firmware for avionics and embedded systems for TCAS and transponder applications in compliance with DO-254 standards. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and certification authorities to ensure robust design assurance processes are followed throughout the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of FPGA/ASIC development, VHDL/Verilog, and requirements-based verification, with experience developing firmware for FAA/EASA-certified aerospace systems.
You will be involved with multidisciplinary project teams involving mechanical, electrical digital/analog, RF, firmware, and software engineering in planning, designing, prototyping, and testing of avionics systems. Design focus will include surveillance avionics for Air Transport, as well as General Aviation and emerging platforms such as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) eVTOL aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, and maintain FPGA-based hardware solutions using industry-standard development tools and methodologies.
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
