Electrical / Computer Engineer – Firmware & FPGA

Job overview

The Electrical / Computer Engineer – Firmware & FPGA role is primarily onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with potential for some hybrid flexibility. Compensation is not specified. Aerotech develops precision motion and automation systems used in applications including medical devices and space exploration. This entry-level role on the Electrical Engineering R&D firmware sub-team designs, implements, and tests embedded code. The engineer works across C++ firmware on DSPs and VHDL on FPGAs, optimizing algorithms for hard real-time systems and collaborating with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering colleagues.

What you'll do

• Implement and update C++ firmware modules
• develop, simulate, and debug VHDL on FPGAs
• use schematics and electronic test equipment to test and debug code on motion-control hardware
• test firmware features on real motion-control systems
• collaborate with R&D and other departments to address technical challenges.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

computer engineer

firmware

fpga

c++

vhdl

pittsburgh pa

aerotech

embedded systems

hybrid flexibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bi-annual bonuses, health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee stock ownership trust, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, professional development assistance, tuition reimbursement, and paid on-the-job training.

Why this role

Entry-level position on a small firmware sub-team; the posting allows potential hybrid flexibility while describing the role as primarily onsite.

About the employer

Aerotech, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.