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Position Description: At ForwardEdge ASIC, we specialize in best-in-class ASIC technology, 100% domestically traceable microelectronic solutions designed for performance in commercial, aerospace, defense, and security sectors. FEASIC operates a full-scale ASIC design shop with cross-disciplinary fluency between digital logic, analog/mixed-signal design, and physical layout, and sits at the intersection of advanced ASIC, FPGA, and microelectronics design. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, we combine the agility of a startup with the stability and scale of a Fortune 100 leader. We operate in a nimble, fast-paced environment of 80+ highly experienced and specialized engineers with over 25 years of ASIC/FPGA experience and more than 300 patents. Job SummaryWe are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design embedded software and device drivers that enable silicon validation and hardware bring-up, while also supporting the Validation environment. The Engineer will work closely with firmware, validation, FPGA and hardware design teams to develop software that enables test execution, hardware control, automation, debug, and data collection. This role focuses on register-level control, hardware abstraction layers, device driver development, peripheral drivers, and communication between microcontroller firmware and FPGA logic blocks.Key Responsibilities• Design and develop embedded software for hardware bring-up• Develop, integrate, and maintain device drivers for embedded platforms and validation environments• Implement register-level control, hardware abstraction layers, and low-level driver interfaces• Develop and integrate drivers for peripherals such as GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, timers, interrupts, DMA, and memory-mapped interfaces• Bring up and debug device-level software interfaces for new silicon and board platforms• Implement project-specific embedded test flows for new silicon programs• Debug hardware/software interaction issues using lab equipment, logs, firmware traces, and technical documentation• Support validation automation, test execution, result collection, and reporting workflows• Collaborate with firmware, FPGA, validation, and design teams to ensure software readiness for bring-up and characterization• Improve documentation for software methdology, driver usage, onboarding, and knowledge transferQualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field• 2+ years of experience developing embedded software, validation software, hardware-control software, or device drivers• Experience with C or C++ for embedded software or device driver development• Hands-on experience with Linux systems• Proficiency with Python in a production, lab, or engineering environment• Experience developing or debugging device drivers, peripheral drivers, board support software, or hardware abstraction layers• Experience with low-level hardware interfaces such as GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, DMA, interrupts, or memory-mapped registers• Understanding of embedded software design concepts, including hardware abstraction layers, register access, interrupt handling, peripheral control, and driver architecture• Ability to read and understand datasheets, register maps, interface specifications, and technical documentation• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment to validate designs, characterize performance, and troubleshoot hardware-level issues• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail• Effective communication and documentation abilities• US CitizenshipPreferred Qualifications- Experience with Linux kernel drivers, user-space drivers, or bare-metal device driver development- Experience with microcontroller firmware, boot flows, board bring-up, or hardware validation- Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and HDL environments such as VHDL or Verilog- Experience with PeakRDL, IP-XACT, CSR generation, or register automation tools- Experience with automated test frameworks, CI/CD, or lab automation- Experience with databases, result pipelines, dashboards, or web-based reporting tools- Exposure to silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, or hardware characterizationWhat We Offer• Work-Life Balance: Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off• Competitive Comp & Benefits: Healthcare and medical coverage options, 401(k) retirement benefits with company contribution, generous holidays and PTO• Incentives: Eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive programsJoin ForwardEdge ASIC and be part of a team that thrives on innovation and excellence in ASIC design. Together, we build the technology that enables a safer, more resilient world. $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually