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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Novanta
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,680.0 - $156,310.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Analog Electronics, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Github, Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Visio, Signal Processing, Software Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, Data Processing, Serial Peripheral Interface, Fpga Hardware, Low Latency, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://novanta.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Novanta-Careers/job/Bedford-MA/Firmware-Engineer_R009557

## About the Role

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.

## Description

* 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


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