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Sr. Firmware Engineer US ONLY

A2e Technologies · Reston · United States

Electrical Engineer

Posted: 9/1/2026 · Last checked: 10/11/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from A2e Technologies's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

Title: Embedded S/W /Firmware Engineer

Term: Contract-Possible Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Onsite VA

Requirements

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

Benefits


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 hr@a2etechnologies.com.

  • ***No Recruiters Please***
      • A2e Does NOT work with Staffing Firms,
      • A2e Does NOT Accept Unsolicited Resumes,
      • A2e will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

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