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What they do
A Firmware Engineer develops the programmable content in electronic hardware devices. Works for a hardware company developing software for each hardware platform. Alters, organizes and models the functionality of software for a variety of industries, including the automotive, health care and consumer electronics industries.
$89,778 / year median in Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer
- Embedded Systems
Moseley Technical Services, Inc.
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
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Updated 09/03/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
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Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer
- Embedded Systems
Torpedo Systems Group
Middletown, RI
Pay Estimated:
$76.08
- $85.
50/Hour
Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance
We are hiring a Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer in Middletown, Rhode Island, to support advanced defense and torpedo systems programs, including FPGA design, embedded systems, firmware development, and deployed hardware support. This onsite role requires experience with VHDL/Verilog, Linux development environments, Embedded
C, RTOS, FPGA
verification, multithreaded programming, and customer-facing troubleshooting within DoD and defense technology environments.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to:
FPGA architecture and detailed design
Verification and validation activities
Simulation and documentation efforts
Define module interfaces and support all phases of FPGA device design and simulation
Support the FPGA development lifecycle, including:
High-level design
Synthesis
Place and route
Timing analysis
Power utilization analysis
Verify test results and analyze system performance
Develop and present technical requirements, concepts, designs, and engineering results to internal teams and government customers
Support process improvements for FPGA engineering and development workflows
Generate technical engineering products using established standards, tools, and development processes
Support installation, troubleshooting, and corrective actions for deployed systems at customer sites
Work within Linux-based development environments
Develop software in C with multithreaded programming techniques
Support systems operating within Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environments
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple development programs
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- 8+ years of FPGA, firmware, or embedded systems experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
Experience with:
FPGA development and verification
HDL development (VHDL and/or Verilog preferred)
FPGA tool flows, including synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis
Linux development environments
Embedded C programming
Multithreaded software development
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Git or other software source control systems
Experience troubleshooting hardware using:
Digital Multimeters (DMM)
Oscilloscopes
Power supplies
Function generators
Ability to support customer-facing engineering activities and deployed systems troubleshooting
Work Environment / Schedule / Travel
On-site position located in Middletown, RI.
Position supports defense and embedded systems programs in secure development and customer support environments.
Occasional customer-site support and troubleshooting activities may be required.
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.
What to Expect
Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
Resources
To apply, send a resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
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For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.
We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."
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Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance