Senior Firmware Engineer

Advanced Energy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, modify and evaluate embedded firmware and programmable logic for complex electronic devices.

The role requires a BS or MS in EE/CS and at least three years of real-time embedded software experience, with hands-on VHDL, FPGA/CPLD design and HDL coding. Familiarity with testing equipment, revision control, and Altium is desirable for seamless product development.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of real-time embedded software design experience.
• Hands-on VHDL experience for CPLD/FPGA.
• Experience with HDL coding directly (Verilog/VHDL).
• Knowledge of SPI interfaces and PCB-level diagnostics.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience with revision control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work in basic and applied R&D, development, and/or design of new products or sustaining existing products.
• Uses equipment to analyze operating data and conduct experimental tests.
• Design product architectures to meet specific parameters, addressing timing, algorithms, and interfaces.
• Provide detailed technical documentation verifying feasibility of designs.
• Manage projects including performance, requirements, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Real-time embedded software

VHDL

FPGA design

HDL (Verilog/VHDL)

SPI bus knowledge

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Revision control systems

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Verilog

Altium Designer

Job description

Senior Firmware Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Design, modify and evaluate embedded firmware, and/or programmable logic and/or electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform engineering work in basic and applied research, development, and/or design of new products and/or sustaining of existing products.

• Uses equipment to analyze operating data and conduct experimental tests

• Design product architectures to meet specific parameters. Includes critical timing issues, complex algorithms, configuration strategies, interface strategies, etc.

• Provides detailed technical documentation verifying proof of design feasibility.
• Manages projects including performance, technical requirements, budget, and schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly works in a lab and/or manufacturing/service facilities. Occasional travel to international locations.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of three years’ experience with real-time embedded software design.

• Demonstrated working experience with VHDL required
• 3-5 yrs CPLD and FPGA experience. Ability to source VHDL code without supervision for embedded controller applications.
• Experience with creating RTL designs using hardware description language (HDL) directly, Verilog or VHDL.
• FPGA measurements and control of devices in VHDL.
• SPI bus or similar interface knowledge required
• Knowledge of revision control, vaults and tracking of firmware progression
• Knowledge of PCBA layout also desired, especially Altium.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.