> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2024103-firmware-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2024103-firmware-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Novanta
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Analog Electronics, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Github, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Software Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, Data Processing, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Testing, Industrial Software
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/firmware-engineer-bedford-ma-usa-58894451

## About the Role

Novanta integration to ensure seamless firmware within the system * Develop Verilog test benches and perform validation with lab equipment * Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement * Support manufacturing and field teams with debugging and troubleshooting Tasks * 3+ years in Firmware engineering with Verilog design, development, and testing * Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (or related advanced degree) * Experience with Lattice or Altera FPGA platforms * Experience implementing signal processing (FFT, FIR) * Experience with CAN, BiSS, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet * Familiarity with digital/analog electronics, schematics, oscilloscopes * Proficiency with AI-assisted code writing and review tools * Excellent oral and written communication * Software configuration management (GitHub or similar) * Experience with Agile/Kanban and Jira * Occasional travel may be required Key requirements * salary range provided * medical benefits * financial and other aaaaaa

* to support quality of life * incentives potential (performance-based or long-term) * equal opportunity employer * disability accommodation support

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design and optimize FPGA-based embedded firmware powering high-precision sensor technology for surgical robotics, semiconductor equipment, and industrial systems. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to deliver low-latency, energy-efficient FPGA solutions. You'll translate models from MATLAB, C++, or Python into robust Verilog implementations and validate them with hardware test setups. Join a mission-driven team that values teamwork, innovation, and impact in mission-critical applications. Compensation / Benefits * Design, implement, and maintain FPGA Verilog code for sensor tech * Develop data processing algorithms (e.g., FIR, FFT) in Verilog from existing models * Design, simulate, and integrate FPGA designs for optimized performance * Implement low-level communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, BISS) * Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to define FPGA requirements * Hardware/software integration to ensure seamless firmware within the system * Develop Verilog test benches and perform validation with lab equipment * Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement * Support manufacturing and field teams with debugging and troubleshooting Tasks * 3+ years in Firmware engineering with Verilog design, development, and testing * Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (or related advanced degree) * Experience with Lattice or Altera FPGA platforms * Experience implementing signal processing (FFT, FIR) * Experience with CAN, BiSS, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet * Familiarity with digital/analog electronics, schematics, oscilloscopes * Proficiency with AI-assisted code writing and review tools * Excellent oral and written communication * Software configuration management (GitHub or similar) * Experience with Agile/Kanban and Jira * Occasional travel may be required Key requirements * salary range provided * medical benefits * financial and other benefits to support quality of life * incentives potential (performance-based or long-term) * equal opportunity employer * disability accommodation support


## Related Videos

- [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray)
- [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next)
- [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions)
- [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips)
- [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world)
- [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch)

## Related Articles

- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)