Senior Embedded Engineer (Remote Opportunity)
Our DOD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Sr. Embedded Engineer position that just opened in Middletown, RI. In this role you’ll design, implement, simulate, and test firmware components for FPGA-based systems. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience.
Location: Middletown, RI
Position: Sr. Embedded Engineer
Contract: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct/permanent
Pay: $57.54/hour
Telecommute: Hybrid or Remote
Duties and Tasks:
- Design, implement, simulate, and test firmware components for FPGA-based systems
- Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints; review synthesis and timing reports; and address issues
- Design, implement, and unit test firmware components for microcontroller-based systems
- Integrate and test firmware on target hardware
- Design and simulate digital circuits
- Develop test systems including test software applications
- Generate system/software/interface requirements, detailed design, and build documentation
- Document and present trade studies, analyses, test results and status to the team
- Research, identify, and evaluate new technologies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation and test phases
- Experience writing technical documentation for embedded systems
- Strong background in FPGA design in VHDL, verification and timing closure
- Strong background implementing microcontroller firmware in C or C++
- Strong background in digital circuit design
- Experience with Linux and embedded operating systems
- Proficiency with memory technologies, voltage regulation devices, ADCs, DACs, and common low-level communication interfaces
- Proficiency with common lab equipment such as o-scopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and soldering
Experience with the following a plus:
- OrCAD Capture, Quartus, LabWindows/CVI, Git
- Soft-core processors (Nios and/or MicroBlaze)
- ARM-based microcontrollers
- National Instruments data acquisition systems
About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.