FPGA Embedded Software Engineer

Trenton-Systems; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenton Systems, Inc. is seeking an FPGA Embedded Software Engineer to drive software/firmware projects across design, verification, and manufacturing phases of multi-year computing products.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to deliver high-quality, on-time solutions. The role requires strong FPGA software expertise, a track record of delivering complex projects within budget, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in software and firmware engineering, particularly FPGA.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proven ability to complete software and firmware projects on-time and within budget.
• Technical ability to develop in Linux, Windows and embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform software and firmware design in BIOS, OS drivers, scripts, embedded Linux, PIC microcontrollers, and other environments.
• Adapt to new environments and technologies as needed.
• Contribute across project lifecycle: design, documentation, vendor communication, testing, manufacturing.
• Create process and product documentation for internal and external end-users.
• Provide Project Management support including tracking on new designs.
• Support manufacturing facility with technical issues.
• Identify improvements in efficiency and product/process quality.

Skills

Firmware engineering

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Linux/embedded environments

Education

BSc in Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

BIOS

OS device drivers

Embedded Linux

PIC microcontrollers

Job description

About this position

Description: Position Summary The FPGA Embedded Software Engineer will provide technical expertise and execution for various software and firmware projects supporting the assessment, design, implementation, and support phases of multi-year, complex computing products. This role will require executing software and firmware projects in coordination with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering within the organization to complete projects on-time and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform software and firmware design activities in multiple environments, including BIOS, OS device drivers, scripts, embedded Linux, PIC microcontrollers, and/or other design environments as needed.
• Ability to adapt and learn new environments and technologies as needed to complete design activities.
• Capability to contribute at various phases of the project lifecycle, including design, documentation, vendor communication, testing, and manufacturing of products and services
• Create appropriate process and product documentation to support both internal and external end-users
• Provide Project Management support, including project tracking (design plans) on new Engineering designs
• Support Trenton’s manufacturing facility as required, providing support on technical issues
• Attempt to identify improvements in efficiency in processes and improvements in products and services and provide input to continuous improvement team

Requirements

Required

• BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent
• 5+ years in software and firmware engineering, particularly FPGA
• Exceptional Communication skills
• Proven ability to complete software and firmware projects on-time and within budget
• Attention to detail, including design documentation, data, and other collateral.
• Technical ability to develop in various environments including Linux, Windows, and embedded environments.

Desired

• Familiarity with UEFI BIOS and Intel x86 architectures
• Familiarity with ARM & embedded Linux development
• Familiarity with PIC microcontroller development and other bare-metal and low-level firmware
• Knowledge of FIPS-140-2, TPM, Bitlocker, STIG, and/or other security technologies
• Scripting experience – bash, Zsh, Powershell, Python