[Remote] FPGA Firmware Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life, including advancements in space exploration and medical devices. The FPGA Firmware Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA logic for safety-critical embedded systems, particularly in overspeed protection and ARINC 429 communication systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign and verify preliminary FPGA logic for overspeed protection functions, implementing requirements in firmware based on system engineer-supplied architecture and specificationsDesign and verify preliminary FPGA logic for ARINC 429 communication, leveraging existing design where applicable and extending functionality per updated requirementsDevelop and execute simulation-based verification plans to validate functional correctness of all FPGA logic prior to hardware integrationValidate all digital inputs and outputs with particular attention to the microprocessor interface on both overspeed and communication FPGAsProvide complete pin allocation documentation for both FPGA designs in support of hardware team integrationCollaborate with systems engineers to interpret preliminary requirements and translate them into implementable firmware logicParticipate in design reviews, verification reviews, and technical documentation as required by the program scheduleSupport FPGA family and device sizing selection in coordination with the systems and hardware teamsSkills4+ years of experience in FPGA firmware design and verification for embedded or avionics applicationsProficiency in VHDL or Verilog and RTL design methodologyExperience with Microchip/Microsemi Libero SoC toolchain, or demonstrated experience with equivalent FPGA EDA tools (Vivado, Quartus) with ability to transitionFamiliarity with ARINC 429 protocol including transmit/receive channel architecture, word structure, and timing requirementsUnderstanding of digital I/O interfacing, microprocessor bus interfaces, and pin allocation methodologyExperience developing and executing simulation-based verification using ModelSim or equivalentAbility to work from system-level requirements and architecture documents to implement firmware logic independentlyExperience with DO-254 design assurance processes for airborne electronic hardwareFamiliarity with overspeed protection logic or other safety-critical FPGA functions in aerospace or defense applicationsExperience with existing ARINC 429 IP cores and integration into custom FPGA designsStatic timing analysis using SmartTime or equivalent toolsBackground in requirements traceability and configuration management in a regulated development environmentKnowledge of Microchip PolarFire or SmartFusion2 device familiesBenefitsMentorshipCareer growth opportunitiesComprehensive benefitsWorkstation: Provided on-siteDrug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.Company OverviewALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company. It is a sub-organization of Alten. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://altenusa.com/.