Embedded Firmware Engineer - FPGA Development

Firefly is seeking a motivated Embedded Firmware Engineer to contribute to FPGA logic development and verification for advanced embedded systems. This role emphasizes designing, implementing, optimizing, and verifying FPGA firmware for Microchip PolarFire SoCs, which combine RISC-V processors with low-power FPGA fabric for high-reliability applications.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and verify FPGA logic using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog for Microchip PolarFire SoCs, including programmable logic, DSP blocks, and high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SERDES). Create and optimize IP cores and custom peripherals/accelerators tailored to PolarFire's architecture.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to deliver robust firmware for mission-critical space applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, and industrial automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in embedded firmware development, with 3+ years in FPGA design and verification
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design and FPGA development
• Hands-on experience with RTL verification, testbenches, and UVM methodologies
• Familiarity with FPGA design flows, including simulation (e.g., ModelSim), synthesis, and Libero SoC tools
• Knowledge of digital design principles (e.g., clock domains, pipelining, AXI/Avalon protocols) and verification concepts like constrained-random testing
• Experience with real-time systems and FPGA integration with Linux/RTOS

Benefits

• Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Short term disability
• Flexible PTO options