Embedded Firmware Engineer

  • Fort Walton Beach
  • Insight Global
<ul><li><strong>Position:</strong> Embedded Firmware Engineer (Clearable)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Shalimar, FL</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Contract-to-Perm</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 Months</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> flexible/competitive; starting at $72hr/150k (depending on candidates correlation to LCAT)</li></ul><br><strong>Key Skills and Experience:</strong><br><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related IT field</li><li>C/C++ experience with embedded software programming</li><li>Strong expertise in embedded firmware</li><li>High-speed serial communication experience: Aurora, 10Ge, PCIe, etc.</li><li>Development and implementation of FPGA-optimized versions of DSP algorithms</li></ul><br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong><br><br>As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for creating, implementing, and testing firmware solutions for high-speed FPGAs, with a focus on enhancing signal processing capabilities within the FPGA solutions. Collaborating with design teams to provide additional support in circuit and PC board design will also be a part of your daily tasks.<br><br><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong><br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field</li><li>6+ years of relevant experience</li><li>Proficiency in embedded software/firmware design and strong skills in C/C++, VHDL, and TCL</li><li>Experience in FPGA system design from architecture to implementation</li><li>Familiarity with modern Xilinx FPGA families and design tools</li><li>Eligibility for a Final Secret Clearance</li></ul>