Senior FPGA Engineer Atlanta-Based (Hybrid) at Axion Biosystems Inc

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

VHDL, Verilog, Firmware design, Embedded systems, C, C++, Python, FPGA, Xilinx Vivado, AXI4, Digital signal processing, Debugging, ASIC, Git, High-speed signaling, Mixed-signal design

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Description Axion Biosystems is a leading innovator in advanced biosensing technologies, specializing in solutions for life sciences research and drug discovery. Our cutting-edge platforms empower scientists to accelerate breakthroughs in neuroscience, cardiology, and beyond. Axion BioSystems, Inc. is seeking a talented and motivated Firmware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will design and develop firmware solutions for communicating with custom ASICs used in cutting-edge bioinstrumentation and microelectrode array (MEA) systems. You will work closely with biologists, software engineers, and electrical engineers to create reliable, high-performance tools that empower scientists around the world. Requirements Job Duties Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging Write device drivers for complex ASICs, FPGAs, and other components Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews Participate in system bring-up of new hardware, including FPGA configuration, interface validation, and debugging of high-speed interfaces. Required Skills & Abilities Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of professional experience in firmware design and development Proficient with VHDL and/or Verilog and tools for FPGA design, especially for AMD Xilinx Zynq-7000 and UltraScale SoCs (Xilinx Vivado preferred) Experience with FPGA debugging tools such as Integrated Logic Analyzer (ILA) or similar on-chip debugging methods Experience debugging embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers Experience designing firmware in C and/or C++ Experience implementing FIR and IIR filters using DSP resources in FPGAs Knowledge of Python for data analysis and test automation Familiarity with high-speed signaling protocols such as AXI4 and AXI4-Lite , gigabit Ethernet and associated media-independent interfaces like RGMII/SGMII, DDR3/4, USB2/3, and LVDS Familiarity with low-speed signaling protocols including SPI, I2C, and UART Familiarity with mixed-signal circuit design, low-noise analog design, signal and power integrity (SI/PI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Proficient with source code control systems such as git Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment Preferred Experience with digital design for ASICs Familiarity with high-level synthesis Background in working with microelectrode arrays (MEAs) or cell-based assay systems Why Join Axion Biosystems? Opportunity to work on groundbreaking biosensing technologies. Collaborative, mission-driven culture. Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities. 401k 401k Matching Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance PTO Hybrid & Flexible Work Schedules

Responsibilities

You will design and develop firmware solutions for custom ASICs used in bioinstrumentation and microelectrode array systems. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to perform embedded firmware architecture, implementation, testing, and debugging.