OptiComp Corporation is seeking a junior firmware engineer to develop and refine interconnect and hardware/firmware interfaces to its MPOI (massively parallel optical interconnect) architecture. This position reports to the lead FPGA engineer in a new embedded systems group that will interface with staff scientists and network system engineers to develop PHY-layer and Layer 2 FPGA applications in support of Opticomp’s next-generation photonics and optical switching technology. The candidate should have a working knowledge of high speed CMOS optoelectronic transceiver design, physical layer (PHY) protocol and interface issues. This is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge while working with senior engineers and scientists in a relaxed but dedicated and hardworking environment. Candidate will focus on applying the MPOI network to avionic as well as space-deployed environments and subsystems.

Responsibilities will include: Participating in FPGA board and system level design, development, and testing; board bring-up, BSP and device driver integration; generating software development specifications and the development of embedded application software to meet the system requirements. This position requires a high level of ability to work independently while contributing to functional specs and participating in the entire development life cycle, including developing and executing test plans, and contributing to documentation to meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will posses the following qualifications:

Relevent Experience:

• Knowledge of various protocols such as Fibre channel, Gigabit Ethernet, TCP/IP, SONET, RapidIO, Infiniband, PCIe
• Hands on experience designing FPGA-based systems in a Verilog environment
• Experience with Xilinx, Vertex Pro 4 desired
• Knowledge of Xilinx Vertex 5 for 10 Gigabit links a plus
• Knowledge of Xilinx cores, e.g, Microblaze, RocketIO, XAUI, SERDES
• Hands on experience with board level debug, laboratory test equipment
• Hands on experience with device driver development under real time operating systems such as Vxworks or embedded Linux a plus
• Experience with BSP development of PCB boards with PowerPC family processors and PCI buses a plus
• Experience with ASICs is a plus
• Experience with aerospace and defense systems a plus, but not a requirement
• Object oriented C++ programming a plus, but not a requirement

Job Requirements:

• B.S. (plus 1 year experience) or M.S. Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• Experience developing embedded systems, with an emphasis on FGPA design
• Ability to define PHY-layer interface both custom as well as COTS up to 10 Gbps
• Knowledge of semiconductor optoelectronic devices
• An active hands-on approach to technology development is critical to this position
• Familiar with a wide range of interconnect architectures, protocols, and standards
• Must have demonstrated ability to read, understand and write technical procedures and specifications
• Must possess good oral and written communications skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and dedicated
• Must work well in a team oriented environment
• US Citizenship required - Applicant may be receiving security clearances
• References required