Firmware Engineer - Huntsville, AL

Mercury Systems
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
555 Sparkman Dr Nw Ste 400 (Show on map)
Oct 09, 2025
Back 22h Firmware Engineer #25-474 Huntsville, Alabama, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description Job Summary: Mercury Systems seeks a Firmware/Software Engineer to work as part of a collaborative product team to design, develop, integrate, and test firmware and software in embedded and enterprise secure processing solutions. We are embarking on next generation, state-of-the-art products. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who is a self-starter who thrives in a small team setting, where you can make an immediate impact. This role is part of Mercury Systems' Secure Processing team. A team which creates sophisticated software, firmware, and hardware security products that protect critical IP on systems and applications from both domestic and international nation-state threats. Given the widespread use of mission critical software in military systems and industry today, it is essential that these systems be protected against the threats of tampering and reverse engineering by unauthorized entities. We have built a dynamic, team-oriented, and highly creative work environment. Job Responsibilities: Designing and developing functional IP blocks for Intel, Microchip, and AMD (Xilinx) FPGAs Integrating and testing functional IP blocks against product requirements Performing design verification for complex FPGAs through simulation, timing analysis, device debug, and performance characterization. Modernizing existing FPGA firmware products for technology updates Collaborating with engineering teams to design and develop system architectures and hardware interfaces Designing modular embedded software interfaces to meet the requirements of open-architecture standards Developing and maintaining software and firmware test suites to verify system capabilities and requirements Optimizing system performance to meet demanding customer requirements Applying secure coding practices to new and legacy designs Writing documentation of product and program solutions Designing and testing Linux applications Collaborating with engineering teams to develop and improve test infrastructure Working with the test engineering, systems engineering, and customer support team to reproduce and resolve customer issues Supporting design teams in bring-up and system-level validation of software and firmware products Communicate project status and risks to management team Required Qualifications: Minimum B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or other relevant degree Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience Proficient in either Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL Familiar with Vivado, Libero, and/or Quartus design tools and workflow Ability to build and setup scalable simulation / verification environments Proficient in C/C++ Experience in a Linux environments Experience writing and review technical documentation Experience collaborating in a team environment Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Troubleshooting and logic skills Logical approach to solving problems Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one. US Citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: An active DoD Secret Clearance. Experience with Security Analysis and designing Security Solutions Experience with Python/TCL scripting languages Experience with UVM Experience with FPGA development boards Experience with line kernel and/or Linux driver development Experience with microcontrollers Experience with Agile development and the Atlassian tool suite Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and Microsoft Teams Experience with lab equipment for data collection and processing Ability to exercise judgement in selecting methods and techniques to create solutions Location: This position is hybrid in our Huntsville, AL location. Enjoy every other Friday off with our 9/80 work schedule! This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government." Additional Information Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including: * the role and related responsibilities; * prior work experience; * education, training, skills and certifications; * internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; * geographic location; and * alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: * bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); * health, life and disability insurance; * company-paid holidays and time off; * 401(k) retirement plan; * discounted employee stock purchase plan; * tuition reimbursement; and * access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse. Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards. Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location) Why Mercury? Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. 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