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Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.

Senior Firmware Engineer I - Sensor Programs

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., Florida, New York, United States

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Epsilon C5I (www.epsilonsystems.com/c5i), a division of Epsilon Systems Solutions, is a 100% employee‑owned company founded in 1998 that serves the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, non‑profit and commercial customers.

We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to support U.S. DoD activities.

The engineer will be part of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), design and implement complex firmware solutions on FPGAs, SoCs, and CPLDs, and will perform laboratory integration, test and evaluation, fault isolation of prototype hardware, and system qualification testing support.

The role is based onsite in Largo, FL.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop system and/or FPGA architectures based on high‑level requirements

Conduct target‑device trade studies, recommendations, and selection

Generate firmware requirements based on the system architecture

Create firmware documentation describing the firmware architecture

Design Hardware Description Language (HDL) based digital circuits that are structured and readable

Build test benches to verify/test HDL‑based designs

Generate constraints for target device

Create scripts to automate build, integration, and test activities

Verify target device functionality in a laboratory environment

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field

Minimum 6+ years of experience in digital hardware design and verification, or an advanced degree with 4+ years of experience

Experience completing multiple designs for various devices and applications

Experience with communication interfaces and bus standards (e.g., SPI, I²C, PCIe, UART, Gb Ethernet)

Experience with test and verification approaches (logic analyzers, high‑speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, debugging tools)

U.S. citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Residence within commuting distance to Largo, FL or willingness to relocate

Strong written communication skills and strong attention to detail

Effective collaboration with customers, cross‑functional teams, and stakeholders

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Technical leadership and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Experience in cost/schedule estimation and technical documentation for contract deliverables

Embedded processors and SoC development on FPGA devices

FPGA design implementation with VHDL

Red/black separation and redundancy concepts

OpenVPX technology including VITA standards

MATLAB and Simulink for digital signal processing designs (floating & fixed point)

Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, or Cadence simulation tools

AMD (Xilinx), Intel (Altera), Lattice, or Microsemi (Actel) FPGA development tools

Scripting in TCL, Perl, or Python

FPGA development on Linux Operating System

ADA Notations

Regular communication (hearing/speaking)

Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy

Prolonged use of computer (typing/keyboarding)

Frequent requirement to sit for long periods, stand, and walk

Ability to travel by car, air, or other means of transportation if required

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. by 2x.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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