Firmware Engineer

Job Description

IERUS Technologies is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join a diverse and flexible team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience developing system architecture, circuit design, component selection, and PCB layout for analog, digital, or mixed‑signal applications.

• Design, manufacture, and test electronic hardware and/or firmware for RADAR, high‑power, and high‑speed applications;
• Develop circuit board designs for engineering and operational systems;
• Develop, document, and maintain electronic and electrical system requirements according to customer desires and contract requirements;
• Develop technical performance specifications;
• Conduct technical analysis to verify designs meet performance specifications and compatibility;
• Develop test plans and procedures and support the execution of test events;
• Support the execution of various methods of testing and analysis to support design and production and to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements;
• Conduct formal trade studies and literature research to support future product designs; and
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics;
• 2+ years of experience developing system architecture, circuit design, component selection, and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout for analog, digital, or mixed‑signal applications;
• Experience with PCB layout software such as Altium, Mentor Graphics, Allegro, or KiCad, Ansys, HFSS, LTSpice, Xilinx Vivado/Intel Quartus;
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic systems;
• Experience with digital, analog, power, and Radio Frequency (RF) electronics;
• Must be a U.S. Citizen;
• Active Secret Security Clearance or higher.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing processes;
• Knowledge of antennas, wave guides, gimbals, filters, complex electronics, RF signal processing, RF amplifiers, RF transceivers, Intermediate Frequency Processing, and/or Serial Rapid Input/Output (SRIO);
• Knowledge of digital and RF test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes;
• Experience in one or more of these focused areas: analog/digital circuits, gimbal design/control, power supply and distribution, firmware/Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Lab View, control systems, RF theory, electromagnetic compatibility;
• Experience with MATLAB;
• Familiarity with IPC electronic fabrication and assembly standards.

Huntsville, AL

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Annual salary: $73,100 – $121,800.

IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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