Sr. Staff Embedded Firmware/FPGA Systems Engineer

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We are seeking a technically strong engineer to drive embedded firmware and FPGA development on ARM-based instrumentation platforms. You will own end-to-end system architecture — defining the right partitioning between on-board FPGA logic, ARM SoC firmware, and off-board host/edge/cloud compute. You will design RTL for FPGA, develop Linux BSP components, and optimize data-path performance across memory, DMA, and high-speed I/O boundaries.

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  Provide technical direction and architectural guidance for embedded firmware and FPGA development across multiple product lines.

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  Own the development and architecture of embedded firmware and programmable logic for complex instrumentation systems

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  Define architecture, balancing on-board (ARM SoC/DSP/FPGA) and off-board compute

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  Develop Linux BSP Components, kernel configuration, boot loaders, HALs and device drivers

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  Build embedded services in C/C++ and develop python-based automation for testing, validation and workflows  

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  Collaborate with a distributed global team to deliver on goals 

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; MS preferred

• 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware and FPGA development, including technical leadership roles.

• Proficiency in Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog; experience authoring RTL for FPGA, developing simulation testbenches, and driving synthesis and timing closure using Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus. Familiarity with AXI4/AXI-Stream interconnects and DMA controller design.

• Experience with Python, C/C++, version control systems, and modern development tools.

• Experience with common hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe Gen 3/4/5, JESD204B/C, DDR3/DDR4, or equivalent.  

• Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems, including kernel configuration and demonstrated driver development skills

• Strong understanding of test bench development; simulations (ModelSim, VCS) and developing verification plans

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively and influence technical direction while championing engineering excellence and best practices.

• Demonstrated success collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, applying systems-level thinking to develop and deliver robust, integrated product solutions.

• Technically competent with a broad understanding of system-level needs and cross-functional roles.

• Experience in FPGA-based data acquisition systems in Flow Cytometry, Genomics, or similar high-throughput biomedical instrumentation

• Experience with high-speed FPGA interfaces such as JESD204B/C (ADC/DAC connectivity), PCIe, DDR4/LPDDR, or USB 3.x in instrumentation or adjacent high-throughput domains

• Experience improving legacy codebases and guiding teams toward sustainable engineering practices.

• Onsite Position: will require on-site and in lab work a minimum of 4 days/week

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.