Job Description
The Embedded Firmware Engineer will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing firmware solutions primarily targeting high-speed FPGAs and their supporting circuitry. The role also includes assisting design teams with circuit and PCBA design and analysis, embedded processor/microcontroller or SoC designs, technical trade studies, and evaluating technology improvements. Additionally, designing and implementing DSP functions is highly desirable.
Hard SkillsBachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related disciplineExperience with embedded Software/Firmware designHigh proficiency with C/C++Experience in FPGA system design and test from architecture through implementationFamiliarity with modern Xilinx FPGA families and design tools (7-series FPGAs, Ultrascale+, Vivado)Experience with multiple high-speed serial communication standards and interfaces (e.g., Aurora, 10Ge, PCIe, JESD204B)Experience with standard internal interfaces such as AXI4, AXI4-Stream, AXI4-LiteExperience developing and implementing FPGA-optimized versions of DSP algorithmsExperience working with SoC designs such as Zynq and Zynq Ultrascale+Experience with VHDL, and TCLWorking knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronicsExperience with FPGA PCBA hardware designSoft SkillsMotivated self-starterProblem solverAbility to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teamsHands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation and test equipmentJob Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Shalimar, Florida.
Work Environment
Office Environment with small R&D lab
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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