Embedded Firmware Engineer

V2X, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our Embedded Solutions team. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of FPGA-based solutions, including RTL design, simulation, and integration on custom hardware for defense and aerospace applications.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of FPGA/digital logic experience, proficiency with VHDL/Verilog, and familiarity with major toolchains. You will work in a collaborative Agile environment and engage in hardware bring-up, verification,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Approximately 2–5 years professional experience in FPGA or digital logic design.
• Proficient with VHDL and/or Verilog for synthesizable RTL design.
• Experience with at least one major FPGA toolchain (Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Intel Quartus, Microchip Libero).
• Experience with lab-based troubleshooting and board bring-up, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with version control and configuration management tools (Git, Azure DevOps).
• Effective communication and teamwork; commitment to continuous technical growth.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate FPGA logic solutions using VHDL and/or Verilog for modern FPGA platforms.
• Develop and integrate FPGA-based interfaces and processing pipelines for high-speed I/O such as LVDS and DDR.
• Create and execute simulation testbenches (ModelSim/Questa) and support debugging with on-chip tools.
• Contribute to timing constraint development and timing closure with senior engineers.
• Support hardware bring-up, board-level verification, and troubleshooting with lab tools.
• Participate in system-level integration and verification with embedded processors and external devices.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation per V2X processes.
• Participate in Agile development teams using MS Teams, Azure DevOps, and shared environments.
• Engage in peer code/design reviews and drive continuous improvement with focus on safety and quality.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog RTL design

FPGA toolchains

Lab debugging

Git/Azure DevOps

US citizenship

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM

Tools

ModelSim/Questa

Xilinx Vivado/Vitis

Intel Quartus

Microchip Libero

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

V2X is seeking a talented Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Engineering Solutions organization. Embedded Solutions is a cross‑disciplinary core function dedicated to the design, development, and integration of secure, high‑performance embedded systems that enable mission‑critical defense and aerospace applications.

In this role, you will play a key part in the full lifecycle development of advanced FPGA‑based solutions, including RTL design, simulation, synthesis, and integration on custom and COTS hardware platforms. You will work collaboratively with experienced engineers in a multidisciplinary, matrixed environment emphasizing technical rigor, collaboration, and continuous learning. This position is ideal for motivated early‑career engineers seeking to expand their impact across FPGA logic design, high‑speed digital interfaces, and hardware‑software integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate FPGA logic solutions using VHDL and/or Verilog, targeting modern FPGA platforms (e.g., AMD/Xilinx, Intel, Microchip).

• Develop and integrate FPGA‑based interfaces and processing pipelines for serial buses, memory interfaces, LVDS, and other high‑speed or control I/O.

• Create and execute simulation testbenches (e.g., ModelSim/Questa or similar) to verify functional correctness, and support debug using waveform analysis and on‑chip debug tools (ILA/SignalTap).

• Contribute to timing constraint development and timing closure, working with senior engineers to meet performance, clocking, and resource‑usage requirements.

• Support hardware bring‑up, board‑level verification, and troubleshooting, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related lab tools in collaboration with electrical, firmware, and systems engineers.

• Participate in system‑level integration and verification, ensuring FPGA designs interoperate correctly with embedded processors, firmware, and external devices.

• Prepare and maintain clear technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface definitions, constraint files, and test logs in accordance with V2X processes.

• Participate in Agile development teams—collaborate via MS Teams, Azure DevOps, and shared digital environments to deliver disciplined, high‑quality engineering outcomes.

• Engage in peer code and design reviews, share lessons learned, and support continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and engineering practice. Maintain a strong focus on disciplined execution, safety, quality, and compliance with industry and secure‑development practices.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• Approximately 2–5 years professional experience in FPGA or digital logic design (hands‑on academic, internship, or professional work considered).

• Proficient with VHDL and/or Verilog for synthesizable RTL design targeting FPGAs.

• Experience with at least one major FPGA toolchain (e.g., Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Intel Quartus, Microchip Libero) for synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generation.

• Experience with lab‑based troubleshooting and board bring‑up, including use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar tools for FPGA/hardware integration.

• Familiarity with version control and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps).

• Effective communication skills, strong team orientation, and commitment to continuous technical growth.

• U.S. citizenship required.

Security Clearance and Other Requirements

• Ability to access systems with information restricted to U.S. citizens as required by federal contract guidelines.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance may be required for certain projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing timing constraints and supporting timing closure for FPGA designs.

• Exposure to high‑speed digital interfaces (e.g., DDR, LVDS, SERDES, PCIe, Ethernet) and related SI/PI considerations.

• Familiarity with on‑chip debug tools (e.g., Xilinx ILA/ChipScope, Intel SignalTap).

• Experience collaborating with embedded firmware/software teams on register maps, drivers, and HW/SW integration.

• Exposure to scripting for build/test automation or tooling—Python, TCL, or similar preferred.

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices (e.g., DO‑254, DO‑178C, MIL‑STD interfaces, or similar aerospace/defense standards).

• Experience collaborating in Agile or SCRUM‑based development teams.

Benefits include the following

• Healthcare coverage

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays

• Learning and Development resources

• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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