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Job Description - Firmware Engineer IV (331503) Job Number: Firmware Engineer IV (331503) Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators, and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom, and launch-things that move people, protect soldiers, and power industries. We serve customers across aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area. Visit & to learn more about who we are and the products we make! About This Role Textron Systems is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our team. This individual will work as part of a multidisciplinary design engineering team during the development phases of an emerging program. Responsibilities include developing new FPGA designs with a focus on simulation and verification, and transitioning those designs into ASICs. The candidate should be fluent in VHDL coding techniques to implement decoders, encoders, shift registers, counters, and state machines for controlling serial bus data transfers, decoding and executing commands, and generating simple parallel data stream outputs. Our Design Engineering team focuses on developing and improving new product designs to support advanced programs for military customers. Qualifications Greater than 10 years of experience in mixed-signal electronics design Highly experienced VHDL designer with ASIC experience Design of decoders, registers, counters, and state machines for decoding serial commands, controlling serial data transfers, and generating variable pulse widths Strong simulation and verification skills with Test Bench experience Xilinx experience in ISE and Vivado preferred Demonstrated discipline in software documentation Experience working within a formal software development environment Support programming and debugging of FPGA Guide and support the conversion of VHDL code into an ASIC Education: BS degree in electrical engineering or computer programming; MS is a plus Active security clearance is preferred; eligibility to obtain clearance is required How We Care At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment that values individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our company is committed to providing opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, enabling them to make a difference every day both at work and outside. Flexible Work Schedules Education Assistance Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement) Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding Are you a Military Veteran? Textron's products and services are trusted daily by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring veterans and translating their skills to make an impact on our company. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr