Sr. Firmware Engineer US ONLY

A2e-Technologies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A2e-Technologies is seeking an Embedded S/W / Firmware Engineer to join our on-site team in Reston, VA. This contract-to-full-time role focuses on space-grade firmware architecture and end-to-end development for high-reliability systems.

You will work with C/C++ on microcontrollers, VHDL/SystemVerilog, and FPGA toolchains, collaborating across disciplines to ensure robust interfaces and timely validation under a strict space program environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience in embedded firmware
• BS/MS in EE or equivalent required
• Expertise with firmware engineering for space-grade systems
• Proficient in C/C++ for microcontrollers
• Experience with VHDL RTL and SystemVerilog testing
• Experience with Xilinx, Microchip, and Lattice FPGA flows
• Experience with GitHub/CI-CD, linting, synthesis, and bitstream processes
• Experience in Python for build/testing automation and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to firmware architecture and implementation for space-based systems
• Work with Linux, scripting, Docker containers, and automation
• Oversee end-to-end firmware development lifecycle from requirements to validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define interfaces and enable integration
• Conduct lab-based debugging including hardware-in-the-loop testing and system validation
• Apply fault-tolerance and radiation-mitigation techniques in design and reviews
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews, risk identification and release tagging

Skills

Firmware engineering

C/C++ for microcontrollers

Python

Linux scripting

Automation

High-reliability methods

Space-grade techniques

Version control (GitHub)

Education

BS/MS in EE or equivalent

Tools

VHDL (RTL)

SystemVerilog (Testing)

Xilinx

Microchip

Lattice

FPGA toolchains

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Title: Embedded S/W /Firmware Engineer

Term: Contract-Possible Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Onsite VA

Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to firmware architecture and implementation for space-based systems
• Experience with Linux, scripting, Docker containers, and automation
• Perform end-to-end firmware development lifecycle:

• requirements analysis through design,
• coding, simulation,
• verification, and
• validation

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define interfaces, resolve design issues, and ensure seamless system integration
• Conduct lab-based debugging,
• hardware-in-the-loop testing, and
• system-level validation using diagnostic tools and protocols
• Apply high-reliability and space-grade techniques (e.g., fault tolerance, radiation mitigation) in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and risk identification throughout the product lifecycle

Skills:

• 7+ years relevant experience
• BS/MS in EE or equivalent
• Expertise with firmware engineering, VHDL (RTL), SystemVerilog (Testing)
• Experience developing code (C, C++) for microcontrollers
• Experience with Xilinx, Microchip, and Lattice
• Experience developing test benches and running simulations to exercise the design and to verify compliance
• Experience using schematics
• Experience in high-speed serial links: JESD204B/C, Ethernet, SpaceWire
• Experience in standard peripheral interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, LVDS, etc.
• Experience with GitHub, CI/CD for FPGA flows, code reviews, automated linting, synthesis, regression testing, timing closure, bitstream generation, release tagging
• Experience in Python for build/testing automation and data analysis

Added Plus

• LIDAR Systems
• Expertise with Digital Signal Processing, precision timing, modems
• Experience developing Hi-Rel/Space programs and TMR coding
• Experience with VS Code

A2e Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].