FPGA Firmware Engineer
Edison SmartJob Title
FPGA Firmware Engineer
Role Summary
Develop FPGA firmware that controls advanced photonic and embedded systems, implementing deterministic low-latency processing, timing, and closed-loop control for mission-critical autonomous platforms. Work within a small embedded-systems team based in Austin, TX; the role is remote with occasional office visits.
Experience Level
Mid-level. No explicit years of experience specified.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Design and implement FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or Verilog for photonic and embedded systems.
- Develop deterministic low-latency data paths, timing, and control logic.
- Implement sensor interfaces and hardware control logic.
- Perform FPGA timing closure and optimization.
- Design and tune closed-loop control systems and low-latency digital signal processing routines.
- Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers during integration and test.
- Travel to the Austin office occasionally for integration, testing, or team coordination.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications and constraints:
- US Citizen or Green Card holder (required for this role).
- Practical experience developing FPGA firmware with VHDL and/or Verilog.
- Experience with FPGA timing closure and optimization workflows.
- Experience with sensor interfacing and low-level hardware control.
- Experience with closed-loop control systems and low-latency digital signal processing.
- Ability to work remotely within the United States and travel to Austin occasionally; local candidates preferred.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or navigation technologies.
- Experience with photonics or mission-critical embedded systems.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: Edison Smart
Headquarters: Austin, TX, United States
Stealth photonics and defense startup based in Austin developing next-generation embedded and photonic systems for mission-critical autonomous platforms, specializing in FPGA firmware, low-latency signal processing, timing, and closed-loop control.
