FPGA Engineer

Firmware / FPGA Engineer - Fully Remote

US Citizenship is required for this position due to the requirement for TS/SCI Clearance.

We’re supporting a rapidly growing technology company that is redefining the future of onboard operational technology (OT) across defense, aerospace, and rail. Their mission is to unlock the full potential of onboard data to make fleets run smarter, safer, and more efficiently.

Founded by an US Military Veteran and all‑round "mad inventor", they've just landed $75m series c to scale their platform.

This team is made up of passionate, innovative professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven by a shared purpose: to revolutionize how critical systems operate.

As a Firmware Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and developing the firmware that enables secure data access and transmission for both government and commercial customers. This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for OT systems, with real‑world impact.

• Architecting and defining FPGA‑based data acquisition and transmission systems.
• Designing and implementing HDL modules, including test benches for verification.
• Developing robust hardware‑software interface layers.
• Troubleshooting across hardware, firmware, and software environments.
• Documenting architectures, data flows, and interface specifications.
• Working with serial protocols such as MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC‑429, UART, and CAN.
• Contributing to design reviews with technical insight and innovative solutions.

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of FPGA design and testing experience, ideally with VHDL.
• Strong scripting experience (TCL, Bash, Python, etc.).
• HDL simulation experience (Model Sim, GHDL, or similar).
• Embedded software development skills (C, C++, or similar).
• Confident debugging across firmware, software, and hardware.
• Proficiency in Linux command line environments.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows.
• Bonus: formal FPGA design verification or Linux kernel driver development.

• Base salary: $125,000 – $200,000
• Bonus program + equity in a fast‑growing scale‑up
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (employees + families)
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance
• Uncapped paid time off
• Flexible and remote work options
• Public transit benefits with Metro Smart Benefits (DC/MD/VA)

You’ll be part of a company that values truth, integrity, adaptability, and user focus. They are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, contribute authentically, and grow their career while working on groundbreaking technology with global impact.

If you’re a firmware engineer who wants to apply your skills to high‑impact projects across defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure, this could be the next big step in your career.