Firmware Engineer at Shift5

Roslyn, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, Aerospace, RailIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in FPGA design and testing, preferably with VHDL
  • Knowledge of AXI4 and AXI4-Stream protocols
  • Experience with scripting languages (TCL, Bash, Python, etc.)
  • Experience designing HDL simulations (ModelSim, GHDL, or similar)
  • Experience with embedded software development (C, C++, or similar)
  • Comfortable debugging firmware, software, and hardware issues
  • Proficient with the Linux command line environment
  • Experience with Git or similar version control, and CI/CD automations
  • Experience with formal FPGA design verification (plus)
  • Experience with Linux kernel driver development (plus)

Responsibilities

  • Architect and define FPGA-based data acquisition and transmission systems
  • Design and implement HDL modules, including developing testbenches for verification
  • Develop robust hardware-software interface layers
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across hardware, firmware, and software
  • Clearly document architectures, data flows, and interface specifications
  • Understand and work with serial protocols (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, UART, CAN) from physical to application layers
  • Contribute to hardware, system, and code design reviews, offering critical feedback and innovative solutions

Skills

FPGA
HDL
Testbenches
MIL-STD-1553
ARINC-429
UART
CAN

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$104.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.
Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.
Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.
The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.
Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.
Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.
U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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