Firmware Engineer

Vaco is hiring for a Digital Imaging Firmware Engineer
Location: Boca Raton, FL

General Description
A growing engineering team in Boca Raton, Florida is seeking a digital firmware design engineer to help develop the next generation of camera test equipment. The focus will be on the design and development of firmware for FPGAs in camera systems. The successful candidate will work in a small team of highly skilled hardware and software engineers where contributions are recognized and knowledge, teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude are highly valued. The candidate should be familiar with the phases of hardware product design and development, validation, testing and debugging, and related documentation. The position is full-time and on site.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years design experience.
• Experience implementing the full development cycle for digital devices based on FPGAs: planning, schematic development, SoC system development (RTL firmware development and/or Embedded software application), verification/simulation, testing/debugging, qualification, and documentation.
• Experience using VHDL, Verilog or System Verilog for Altera/Microsemi devices and synthesis/simulation tools. Experience with NIOS and ARM is a plus.
• Familiarity with high-speed digital interfaces and data transfer: GEV, CXP, SFP, USB 3.0, DDR.
• Experience with serial protocols: SPI, I2C, RS232, UART, USB, FLASH or similar.
• Familiarity with the development of complex multi board digital and analog schematics using Altium. Will create requirements for the PCB design team and work closely with them during PCB development.
• Ability to understand and write technical instructions including design specifications and test procedures.
• Prefer aerospace and defense experience, including MIL-SPEC 810G and DO-160G projects.
• Self-motivated, independent learner, team-player with a good sense of priority and urgency.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.