Firmware Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain FPGA Verilog code for sensor technology
• Algorithm Implementation: Analyzing, designing, and implementing data processing algorithms (e.g., FIR filter, FFT, burst control, arctan calculation) in Verilog based on existing software models (e.g., MATLAB, C++, or Python models).
• FPGA Development: Designing, simulating, and integrating Verilog designs into FPGAs for optimized performance, resource utilization, low latency and power efficiency
• Implement low-level communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, BISS)
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, firmware engineers, systems engineers, and application software developers to define FPGA requirements
• Hardware/Software Integration: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (electrical engineers, software engineers, firmware engineers) to ensure seamless integration of the FPGA firmware with the overall system
• Testing and Validation: Developing robust test benches in Verilog and utilizing lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for rigorous testing and validation of designs against functional specifications and performance requirements.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support manufacturing and field teams with debugging and troubleshooting

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded firmware engineer with FPGA focus to join our engineering team focused on developing next-generation sensor technology. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing embedded software that drives high-speed, high precision sensor technology used in surgical robots, semiconductor or industrial equipment, * 3+ years of experience in Firmware engineering, focusing on Verilog design, development, and testing.

• A bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Lattice or Altera
• Demonstrated experience implementing signal processing (FFT, FIR)
• and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, BiSS, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)
• Familiarity with digital and analog electronics, schematics, and oscilloscopes
• Proficient with AI (copilot) assisted code writing and reviewing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent software configuration management capabilities i.e. revision control systems (Github or the like)
• Experience with MS tools (Visio, Excel, Word, etc)
• Demonstrated experience in Agile development methodologies and/or Kanban and associated tools (Atlassian [Jira] or the like)
• Occasional travel may be required.

• The salary for this role will range from $97,680 to $156,310 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.
• Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.
• Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

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