Embedded Firmware & FPGA Test Engineer, Capella Space

• The successful candidate will have experience designing, conducting, and analyzing tests for and with SoCs
• 2-3 years of experience working with SoCs (programmable logic and processing system)
• Experience writing embedded FW (C/C++ preferred)
• Experience planning, writing, and automating tests using a scripting language (Python, bash, etc.)
• Knowledge of Linux-based operating systems including boot loader
• Knowledge of FPGA fabric and interfacing to the processor (AXI)
• Basic knowledge of HDL (SystemVerilog preferred)
• Experience with SoC development tools (Vitis/Vivado preferred)
• Experience using revision control software (Git preferred)
• Comfortable using lab test equipment

Desirable

• We are looking for a talented embedded firmware (FW) and FPGA Engineer to verify and test our System-on-Chip (SoC) designs for our spacecrafts as part of our experienced team
• Targeting the AMD/Xilinx MPSoC/RFSoC, this role requires the knowledge of embedded programming languages, such as C/C++ and close collaboration with the spacecraft software engineering and test teams to develop and automate tests for different configurations, from unit to system test
• These tests range from small unit tests of a SoC internal module to system tests using RF test equipment including FPGA fabric, processor, Linux-based operating system, continuous integration
• These development tests will be transferred to production by creating procedures
• You will be involved in a variety of tasks including debug, SoC design change, hardware bring-up, test, and test support of our current systems
• This is your chance to work with, and test high-reliability and cutting-edge System-on-Chips and algorithms deployed in our operational and future satellites!
• Design, conduct, analyze, and automate tests for SoC designs
• HDL simulation, HW debug with integrated test logic, and SW-driven system test
• Interface the programable logic with the processor system
• Improve test coverage of SoC design for unit and regression testing
• Develop test scripts/applications for the Linux OS (Yocto) in Python
• Develop test software for the processing system (PS) in C/C++
• Develop HDL test benches for the programmable logic (PL) in SystemVerilog
• Extend continuous integration (CI) by unit, module, and HW tests
• Transition development tests into production by creating and documenting repeatable test procedures
• Develop, document, and execute tests involving SoCs for manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage and product reliability
• Opportunity to specialize in SoC design (embedded FW and/or HDL)
• Work with both hardware and software engineers to verify system requirements
• Work with project managers to organize and plan the system test effort