Firmware Engineer

About the role

IERUS Technologies specializes in electromagnetic spectrum technologies and design for RF, IR, and optical applications. IERUS also supports customers with a diverse set of competencies including software development, air and missile defense, and systems engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product.
IERUS is always looking for bright, talented, motivated, and dedicated employees in the engineering field, especially those with electromagnetics experience. IERUS is the recipients of the “Best Places to Work” two years running and were finalists the five years prior. IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages.
Job Description :
IERUS Technologies is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join a diverse and flexible team. The ideal candidate will have two or more years of experience in the following position responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities :
Design, manufacture, and test electronic hardware and/or firmware for RADAR, high-power, and high speed applications
Develop circuit board designs for engineering and operational systems
Develops, documents and maintains electronic and electrical system requirements according to customer desires and contract requirements
Develops technical performance specifications
Conduct technical analysis to verify designs meet performance specifications and compatibility
Develops test plans/procedures and supports the execution test events
Supports the execution of various methods of testing and analysis to support design and production and to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
Conducts formal trade studies and literature research to support future product designs
Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics
2+ years of experience developing system architecture, circuit design, component selection, and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout for analog, digital, or mixed-signal applications
Experience with PCB layout software such as Altium, Mentor Graphics, Allegro, or KiCad, Ansys, HFSS, LTSpice, Xilinx Vivado/Intel Quartus
Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic systems
Experience with digital, analog, power, and Radio Frequency (RF) electronics
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.
Desired Qualifications :
Knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing processes
Knowledge of antennas, wave guides, gimbals, filters, complex electronics, RF signal processing, RF amplifiers, RF transceivers, Intermediate Frequency Processing, and/or serial rapid Input/Output (I/O) interfaces (SRIO)
Knowledge of digital and RF test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Experience in one or more of these focused areas: analog/digital circuits, gimbal design/control, power supply and distribution, firmware/Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), LabView, control systems, RF theory, electromagnetic compatibility
Experience with MATLAB
Familiarity with IPC electronic fabrication and assembly standards.
Location :
Huntsville, AL
IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
IERUS Technologies participates in E-Verify.