Embedded Firmware Engineer | FPGA & Microcontroller Systems

CFD Research Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid leave and disability coverage

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

CFD Research Corporation seeks a Firmware Engineer with strong embedded firmware experience in C/C++ for microcontrollers and processors, plus FPGA logic design. You will work with hardware engineers to ensure robust, secure embedded systems for aerospace and military applications.

The role requires hands-on design in a fast-paced R&D environment, proficiency with RTOS, and the ability to navigate AS9100 quality standards while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field (or higher).
• Strong embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers/embedded processors.
• Experience with RTOS, bare metal, interrupts, timing-critical code.
• Understanding of digital interfaces and embedded system architectures.
• Ability to read schematics and understand hardware/software interaction; U.S. citizen with ability to obtain security clearance.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware in C/C++, including drivers and HAL layers.
• Develop FPGA logic (VHDL/Verilog) for DSP, interfaces, or high-speed control functions.
• Collaborate with Embedded Hardware Design Engineers on system architecture and interfaces.
• Implement communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, Modbus).
• Support PCB layout review with firmware input for routing, timing, EMI/ESD mitigation.

Kenntnisse

Embedded firmware development

RTOS development

C/C++ programming

Digital interfaces protocols

Hardware-software interaction

Lab equipment knowledge

Git/version control

Ausbildung

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

VHDL/Verilog

MATLAB/Simulink

Python scripting

Oscilloscope / logic analyzers

Jobbeschreibung

CFD Research Corporation seeks a Firmware Engineer with strong embedded firmware experience in C/C++ for microcontrollers and processors, plus FPGA logic design. You will work with hardware engineers to ensure robust, secure embedded systems for aerospace and military applications.

The role requires hands-on design in a fast-paced R&D environment, proficiency with RTOS, and the ability to navigate AS9100 quality standards while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.