Firmware Engineer
Actalent • Tucson, AZ • Posted June 20, 2026
Position Overview
Job Title: Senior Firmware Engineer II – FPGA/VHDL (Remote)Job Description
This role focuses on designing, implementing, and validating advanced FPGA-based firmware for space domain awareness and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to develop high-performance, reliable firmware that operates in challenging environments, including space. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge FPGA technologies, contribute to mission-critical space and ISR programs, and be part of a highly skilled team that values continuous learning and collaboration.
Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with the hardware design team to define, refine, and document firmware requirements for FPGA-based systems.
+ Complete FPGA logic design, coding, simulation, and verification using VHDL, ensuring robust and maintainable implementations.
+ Perform synthesis, implementation, and timing analysis to meet per...
This role focuses on designing, implementing, and validating advanced FPGA-based firmware for space domain awareness and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to develop high-performance, reliable firmware that operates in challenging environments, including space. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge FPGA technologies, contribute to mission-critical space and ISR programs, and be part of a highly skilled team that values continuous learning and collaboration.
Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with the hardware design team to define, refine, and document firmware requirements for FPGA-based systems.
+ Complete FPGA logic design, coding, simulation, and verification using VHDL, ensuring robust and maintainable implementations.
+ Perform synthesis, implementation, and timing analysis to meet per...