Embedded Firmware / FPGA Engineer

Embedded Firmware / FPGA Engineer

Must be a U.S. Citizen

About MicroNova

MicroNova is a Metro Detroit-based embedded systems solutions company founded in 2012 by a group of friends with academic backgrounds. We specialize in high-performance embedded systems, FPGA development, and hardware design across multiple industries including R&D, Test & Measurement, Audio, Defense, Oil and Gas, and Space.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer / FPGA design to join our collaborative team in Waterford, MI. You'll work in an environment with minimal bureaucracy and few meetings, focusing on what you do best: creating innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware in C++/Python for bare-metal, RTOS, and Linux-based systems.
• Develop FPGA (VHDL/Verilog) code for high-performance embedded systems.
• Work on multiple concurrent projects, balancing quick-turn assignments with long-term development.
• Collaborate directly with our team of engineers in a flat organizational structure.

Technical Skills & Experience

Experience in all areas is desirable but not required:

• Xilinx/AMD SoCs, specifically Zynq 7000 and Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoCs.
• Interface protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, PCI Express, USB, SD, , Ethernet, JESD204 and other high-speed serial links with SerDes.
• Test bench development in VHDL and a verification framework such as VUnit or cocotb.
• AXI bus implementation.
• Microcontrollers (ARM, STM32, ESP32).
• FPGAs (Xilinx/AMD, Altera/Intel, others).
• Version control with Git.
• Development on a Linux-based OS.

Our Technology Stack

A typical embedded system we develop runs C++ applications on FreeRTOS / Zephyr or Linux, interfacing with hardware modules designed in VHDL on Xilinx SoCs such as Zynq, Ultrascale+, and Versal ICs. The hardware modules primarily handle high-speed data ingestion and initial processing, while the CPU manages high-level control and configuration.

A typical project at MicroNova will have a microcontroller or FPGA-based SoC which runs either a bare-metal C++ application, an RTOS, or Linux with C++/Python applications. We commonly use AMD Zynq SoCs and design hardware modules in VHDL and Verilog to handle high-speed data ingestion and processing while the processor manages configuration and control. In addition to normal CI validation, our projects are typically developed with a suite of high-level firmware tests and FPGA simulation testbenches to validate the current state of development and ensure we develop high quality systems.

Why MicroNova?

• Work with cutting-edge technology across diverse industries.
• Contribute to both client projects and our own innovative audio products.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment with direct input on projects.
• Minimal bureaucracy means more time for engineering and innovation.
• Join a team of friends who are passionate about embedded systems.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options to support work-life balance.