Senior Embedded Software Engineer, FPGA

OceanComm is the leader in wireless communication undersea, serving customers in defense, offshore energy and oceanographic research.

Underwater, the wireless transfer of a single picture used to take an hour. We brought to market acoustic-wave based wireless modems that can accomplish this 100 to 1000 times faster.

Our wireless modems network seamlessly and have the unique ability to livestream video from the underwater world.

We are seeking an experienced embedded software engineer, passionate about FPGAs and eager to join a tight-knit team on a mission to push the envelope on Earth’s final frontier.

You will be working with industry-leading experts to help develop and test acoustic-wave based modems, undersea drones, and other cutting-edge maritime systems.

An ideal candidate should be comfortable collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers and non-technical users.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and maintain FPGA firmware and associated drivers, owning the entire development process from concept to deployment
• Perform RTL and VHDL coding to meet system requirements
• Written code serves as example for others and exemplifies coding standards, best practices and patterns
• Design real-time digital signal processing systems using FPGAs, and present architectural overviews of major components to the broader team
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to define and coordinate system interfaces
• Develop and carry out hardware and firmware tests, define test procedures for series production, troubleshoot and repair system issues
• Analyze cost and risk factors involved in system development activities
• Perform system verification and validation to ensure efficiency, reliability, and compatibility
• Called in as FPGA expert to advise design work across the entire system
• Open to feedback from others from all levels of the organization and can effectively weigh the tradeoffs of complex design decisions
• Take responsibility for bringing tasks to completion and meeting schedules
• Actively improve efficiency of engineering by implementation of industry best practices
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and research in relevant fields to help inform engineering and design decisions
• Actively work to improve the culture and communication within the entire engineering organization

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience developing VHDL firmware for FPGA devices
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded real-time systems with C / C++
• Experience with electronic test equipment including scopes, meters, signal generators, etc.
• Experience drafting technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. Person

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing and / or testing wireless or wireline communication systems
• Experience with mixed-signal integrated circuits, e.g., low-noise amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters, and integrated analog-front-ends
• Familiarity with sonar and / or undersea technology

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation and equal pay commitment
• Equity
• Flexible working hours
• Continuous professional training

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year. The salary offered will be based on a candidate’s experience and skill demonstrated during interviews and other evaluations.