Firmware/FPGA Engineer

Job Title: Firmware/FPGA Engineer
FLSA: Exempt
Clearance: Secret
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full time

NTA, Inc. is a locally recognized Best Place to Work and Best Place for Working Parents specializing in technical services centered on research, development, integration, demonstration and evaluation of various missile and aviation system technologies with a focus in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Guidance and Control (G&C) technologies. Our engineering expertise and leading-edge technology foster strong customer relationships, a challenging work environment, and limitless employee opportunities in the realm of supporting the Warfighter. Join the NTA family that fosters a healthy work-life balance, facilitates teamwork, welcomes inquisitive thinkers, and promotes excellence. Take the first step towards an enriching career journey with NTA and apply today!

NTA is seeking an experienced and talented Firmware/FPGA Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in FPGA programming, embedded software development and strong technical skills. The candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining solutions that meet our high standards of quality and performance.

Key responsibilities include designing and developing FPGA-based systems, including both hardware architecture and implementation. This includes writing, testing, and optimizing HDL code (VHDL/Verilog) for FPGA functionality. In addition to FPGA design, this role will involve the development of embedded software to interface with FPGAs and other system components. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, ensure seamless integration, and troubleshoot any design issues. Additional responsibilities include conducting system simulations, performing signal integrity analysis, and validating designs through testing and debugging. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality, reliable hardware solutions are essential.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

• 6 or more years of experience

Required:

• Proficiency in FPGA programming
• Familiarity with embedded software development
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work parallel projects and deliver high-quality results
• Independent, self-motivated problem solver and strategic thinker

Desired:

• Familiarity with version controls systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553 interface

A high level of computer skills and experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are required, along with organizational, managerial, written, and verbal communication skills. Applicant should be detail oriented with good analytical skills, a team player, and able to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.

Applicant must have a current security clearance or be able to obtain a security clearance through a government security investigation. U.S. Citizenship is required. 

What We Offer
NTA attributes company success to our ability to attract and retain talented individuals. This ability is accomplished by offering challenging technical work in a supportive work environment combined with an excellent total compensation package as outlined below.

• Company Paid Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Family Coverage

• Company Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with Generous Matching and Company Contributions

• Financial Advising with Morgan Stanley

• Health And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off (11 Paid Holidays, Parental, Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, and Military Leave)

• Access to Employee Paid VSP Vision Coverage

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Professional Development and Educational Assistance

NTA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. NTA, Inc. affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status or national origin.
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