We are seeking an innovative, creative FPGA Firmware Engineer who is ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. An FPGA Firmware Engineer at ST Engineering iDirect works within the engineering department in a SCRUM team using an Agile framework. The candidate will be responsible for participating in the specification, design, development, testing, and support features for a satellite communications system from concept through completion. He/she will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and work well in a team environment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the smartest team, and the very latest technology, then this is the job for you!

• Develop FPGA firmware using Vhdl/ Verilog/System Verilog for continuous and burst mode satellite earth station modems with a strong emphasis on DSP and communications algorithm implementation, efficient data path architecture, reliable timing closures, and high-performance implementations.

• Design and implement system-on-chip solutions that use embedded ARM processors such as Altera Arria10 and Stratix SX FPGAs, DDR memories, fast serial interfaces such as JESD-204B, 1G/10G/40G Ethernet interfaces, and more.

• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and contribute towards FPGA Design methodologies.

• Use efficient lab techniques (e.g. Signal Tap, System Console, scripting, and automation) to integrate modules and troubleshoot problems.

• Work in close collaboration with hardware and software engineers throughout the integration process to ensure that FPGA designs are correctly implemented.

• Actively maintain expertise and an awareness of the state of the art in wireless modem implementation technologies such as FPGAs, DSP processors, and ARM processors embedded within FPGAs.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related subject area, or equivalent experience

• 3+years of experience in FPGA-centric digital logic design with most of the following attributes.

• Experience with volume-production quality FPGA designs where optimization for speed is of critical importance.

• Experience with hands-on lab debugging and building automated test systems.

• Strong mathematical analysis and modeling skills in fixed-point DSP algorithms.

• Experience with modems such as DVB-S2x, understanding all specific modem parameters.

• Experience with RF and digital hardware.

• Experience with embedded Linux platforms.

• Experience with digital communications theory and DSP algorithms.Experience with Wireless communications is preferred.

• Experience with IP networking protocols.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with OpenCL and HLS is an asset.

• Can explain a defined architecture and work on an abstract and conceptual level.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Must be a self-motivated individual with technical leadership potential and proven success in a structured development environment.

• Possess the ability to proactively drive technical solutions in a collaborative environment.

• Good software design skills using proven and best practice design methodologies & related principles; Strong command of Object-Oriented Design and Object-OrientedProgramming techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in developing quality and maintainable software.

• Strong documentation and writing skills.