Senior Embedded Firmware/Flight Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Embedded Firmware/Flight Software EngineerPsionic, Inc. is a startup focused on lidar sensors for autonomous systems. We value our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.We would like to add a motivated, fast-paced Firmware/Software Development leader with a solid background in designing, developing and testing code for space flight and remote sensing. We value a diverse, hands-on background with integrated photonic circuits to complement our on-site team in Hampton, VA.Job DescriptionThe primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Flight Software/Embedded Firmware Engineer to provide design and development support for our second generation lidar to support space and defense markets. The role will include lab demonstrations, field tests, prototypes, Engineering Development Units and the full range of space flight software (up to human-rated) to be supplied to potential customers for testing in their systems.The work requires real time and offline algorithm adaptation and coding of complex algorithms, low level driver development and implementation, software and firmware design, integrated opto-electronic control and housekeeping management, inter-module communication protocol, high speed electronics and software testing and debugging, high reliability techniques, signal processing, and in-situ, full system testing of instrumentation systems and navigation algorithms. Ability to collaborate with Systems Engineering and hardware builds to define function allocation among software and hardware resources is a must. These systems will be used for detecting, recording, measuring, or controlling physical conditions, phenomena, and environments encountered in defense and aerospace development programs.The successful candidate will also mentor junior engineers related to the study, development, and test of hardware, data system components, and associated equipment. As such, our applicant will oversee the day-to-day development activities of small design and development teams in support of the project manager's work plan.Major Engineering ResponsibilitiesSoftware requirements definitionDesign, develop, and test complex, high reliability micro-processor, micro-controller and FPGA based systems.Deliver high quality design, documentation, and implementation that meet defined requirements as well as support products throughout the life cycleCollaborate with team members across multiple engineering disciplines including Systems, Software, and Electrical/FirmwareAbility to architect, design, code, and test complex FPGAs is desired Education and QualificationsMust be eligible to work in the United StatesMust be able to pass a pre-employment background checkBachelors in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Master's degree is a plus)Seven plus years of overall digital design based electrical engineering experienceDemonstrated knowledge/experience with designing and developing systems using microprocessors (single and/or multi-core), microcontrollers, and FPGAsDemonstrated experience with any of the standard high-speed topologies (1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), PCIe, Fiber Channel, Serial Rapid IO or similar)Proficient with serial communications such as: UARTs, SPI, I2C and the likeStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills requiredAbility to work alone or on a team settingExperience with source control management toolsFully skilled in MS programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio Highly Desired Technical Skills:Experience developing software code for flight systems using C, C+ and C++Experience with Xilinx Ultrascale+ series of FPGAsDemonstrated HDL coding experience with Microsemi, Xilinx and/or Intel (Altera) FPGAs using either Verilog or VHDL.Familiarity with signal integrity toolsExposure to MATLAB and SimulinkImage processing experience such as OpenCV, OpenCL or similar Psionic, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires access to export-controlled technology or software source code and the position is subject to U.S. export control laws.Psionic, Inc. is an affirmative action employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.  Psionic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or results of genetic testing, or service in the military.  This position requires access to export-controlled technology or software source code and is subject to U.S. Export Control Laws. This position requires eligibility to work in the United States and well as the ability to pass a pre-employment background check.