Axion Biosystems is a leading innovator in advanced biosensing technologies, specializing in solutions for life sciences research and drug discovery. Our cutting-edge platforms empower scientists to accelerate breakthroughs in neuroscience, cardiology, and beyond.

Axion BioSystems, Inc. is seeking a talented and motivated Firmware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will design and develop firmware solutions for communicating with custom ASICs used in cutting-edge bioinstrumentation and microelectrode array (MEA) systems. You will work closely with biologists, software engineers, and electrical engineers to create reliable, high-performance tools that empower scientists around the world.

Job Duties 

• Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging
• Write device drivers for complex ASICs, FPGAs, and other components
• Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews
• Participate in system bring-up of new hardware, including FPGA configuration, interface validation, and debugging of high-speed interfaces.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in firmware design and development · Proficient with VHDL and/or Verilog and tools for FPGA design, especially for AMD Xilinx Zynq-7000 and UltraScale SoCs (Xilinx Vivado preferred)
• Experience with FPGA debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and integrated logic analyzers
• Experience designing firmware in C and/or C++
• Experience implementing FIR and IIR filters using DSP resources in FPGAs
• Experience working with processor cores in the FPGA
• Familiarity with high-speed signaling protocols such as gigabit Ethernet and associated media-independent interfaces like RGMII/SGMII, DDR3/4, USB2/3, and LVDS
• Familiarity with low-speed signaling protocols including SPI, I2C, and UART
• Familiarity with mixed-signal circuit design, low-noise analog design, signal and power integrity (SI/PI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Proficient with source code control systems such as git
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of Python for data analysis and test automation

Preferred 

• Experience with digital design for ASICs
• Familiarity with high-level synthesis
• Background in working with microelectrode arrays (MEAs) or cell-based assay systems

Why Join Axion Biosystems?

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking biosensing technologies.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• 401k
• 401k Matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Hybrid & Flexible Work Schedules