Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for Flight Software

1 week ago

Hampton, Virginia, United States Psionic Full time
Job Overview

Position: Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for Flight Software

Psionic, Inc. is an innovative startup specializing in lidar technology for autonomous systems. We prioritize strong customer relationships, a diverse and dynamic workplace, and the career satisfaction of our employees. Our compensation package is competitive and includes attractive benefits.

We are seeking a driven and proactive Firmware/Software Development leader with extensive experience in designing, developing, and testing software for aerospace applications and remote sensing technologies. A diverse, hands-on background with integrated photonic circuits will enhance our team in Hampton, VA.

Key Responsibilities

The primary objective of this role is to function as a Senior Flight Software/Embedded Firmware Engineer, providing design and development expertise for our next-generation lidar systems aimed at the space and defense sectors. Responsibilities will encompass lab demonstrations, field testing, prototype development, Engineering Development Units, and the comprehensive range of space flight software (including human-rated systems) for customer evaluation.

This position demands proficiency in real-time and offline algorithm adaptation, coding complex algorithms, low-level driver development, software and firmware design, integrated opto-electronic control, inter-module communication protocols, high-speed electronics, and rigorous software testing and debugging. High reliability techniques, signal processing, and comprehensive system testing of instrumentation systems and navigation algorithms are essential. Collaboration with Systems Engineering and hardware teams to delineate function allocation between software and hardware resources is crucial. These systems will be utilized for detecting, recording, measuring, or controlling physical conditions and phenomena in defense and aerospace development projects.

The successful candidate will also mentor junior engineers in the study, development, and testing of hardware, data system components, and related equipment. This role includes overseeing the daily development activities of small design and development teams in alignment with the project manager's work plan.

Major Engineering Responsibilities

  • Define software requirements
  • Design, develop, and test complex, high-reliability microprocessor, microcontroller, and FPGA-based systems
  • Deliver high-quality design, documentation, and implementation that meet established requirements and support products throughout their lifecycle
  • Collaborate with team members across various engineering disciplines, including Systems, Software, and Electrical/Firmware
  • Architect, design, code, and test complex FPGAs as needed

Education and Qualifications

  • Eligibility to work in the United States
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
  • 7+ years of experience in digital design and electrical engineering
  • Proven experience in designing and developing systems utilizing microprocessors (single and/or multi-core), microcontrollers, and FPGAs
  • Experience with standard high-speed topologies (1/10 Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, Fiber Channel, Serial Rapid IO, etc.)
  • Proficient in serial communications such as UARTs, SPI, I2C, etc.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team setting
  • Experience with source control management tools
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio

Highly Desired Technical Skills:

  • Experience in developing software for flight systems using C, C+, and C++
  • Familiarity with Xilinx Ultrascale+ series of FPGAs
  • Demonstrated HDL coding experience with Microsemi, Xilinx, and/or Intel FPGAs using Verilog or VHDL
  • Knowledge of signal integrity tools
  • Exposure to MATLAB and Simulink
  • Experience in image processing technologies such as OpenCV, OpenCL, or similar

Psionic, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position involves access to export-controlled technology or software source code and is subject to U.S. export control laws.

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