Senior FPGA / Logic Design Engineer

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with immediate match

9/80 work schedule option

Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in avionics is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer. The role involves developing firmware designs following established processes while working in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least seven years of experience in hardware engineering. Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and advanced digital logic design skills are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in hardware engineering.
• Experience with firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review firmware requirements and design data.
• Test, debug, and integrate firmware with existing systems.
• Investigate complex problem reports.

Skills

Proficient in VHDL and/or Verilog

Advanced understanding of digital logic design

Ability to troubleshoot problems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA development environments

Version control systems

Job description

Summary Follow established DO-254 processes to develop firmware designs while effectively working in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities span the full life‑cycle, including analysis, development and review of PLD requirements, design, code and low‑level test procedures; hardware integration testing, and investigating problem reports. This is a senior‑level position, requiring minimal direction on work assignments, and no direct supervision.

• Independently estimate and complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Follow established PLD development processes and procedures.
• For small to large/system level firmware changes:
  • Develop and review firmware requirements
  • Develop and review firmware design data
  • Develop, test, debug and review source code
  • Integrate firmware with existing systems
  • Develop and execute simulation analysis
  • Develop and execute physical bench test in the lab
• Work effectively with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Investigate complex problem reports.
• Provide input to, and review product and/or system requirements.
• May recommend improvements to firmware development processes and company products.
• May support ROM estimates for business proposals.
• May act as mentor to other engineers on firmware engineering or company products.
• Some travel may be required.

Competency – To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Minimum Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s or advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, and experience with firmware development that is commensurate with the skills listed below.
• Seven or more years of experience in hardware engineering.

Job Skills

• Proficient in VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Ability to apply advanced understanding of digital logic design and verification concepts to the development of FPGAs.
• Ability to apply working knowledge of best practices for the full firmware development life‑cycle.
• Advanced ability to logically and systematically troubleshoot a problem.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with personal computers and computer operating systems.
• Proficient with FPGA development environments, programming and debugging tools.
• Ability to apply understanding of version control systems.

Language Skills

• Ability to write professional correspondence and effectively communicate information to other employees in English.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply understanding of mathematics related to the design and development of digital electronics (Boolean algebra, DeMorgan’s theorem, Karnaugh maps, etc.).

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to assimilate information from diverse sources to form a complete situational picture and develop a plan of action to accomplish a task.
• Ability to use process of elimination when diagnosing problems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit, and participate in meetings in various physical meeting spaces throughout the facility. Additionally, the individual is required to use hands and fingers, and may be required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to speak clearly, hear and see. Required vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Some travel may be required.

What We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full‑time employee at Universal Avionics.
• Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low‑deductible PPO)
• Preventive care covered at 100%
• Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
• Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
• Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
• 401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
• 9/80 work schedule option – every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
• Gym reimbursement
• Wellness programs:
  • One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
  • Travel assistance and employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support:
  • Up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix
  • Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate
  • Includes mental health, financial, legal, work‑life, medical navigation, and life coaching support
• And more!

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