Associate FPGA Engineer (Comms/TVI)

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

$90K — $115K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to government security requirements.
  • BSEE or MSEE degree.
  • Expertise in FPGA programming with Verilog and/or VHDL essential.
  • Familiarity with FPGA development tools like ModelSim and Synplify Pro.
  • Knowledge of meta-stability and timing analysis required.
  • Understanding of digital signal processing and embedded systems is crucial.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design FPGA architecture, defining module behavior and system integration requirements.
  • Develop independent FPGA code in Verilog and/or VHDL including simulation and test bench creation.
  • Collaborate with software and hardware engineers for system-level integration of FPGA designs.
  • Conduct system integration and testing on target platforms, addressing interdisciplinary issues.
  • Evaluate system functions in the lab, debugging issues and validating signal processing algorithms.
  • Engage in TDSI's Agile/SCRUM software development process.
  • Maintain ethical standards in compliance with company policies.
  • Develop FPGA modules related to signal processing for advanced communication systems.

Benefits

  • Work in a small, highly skilled product development team.
  • Direct involvement in the manufacturing process of developed products.
  • Opportunity to engage in innovative and high-stakes projects.
  • Participation in Agile/SCRUM methodologies to enhance team collaboration.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an AssociateFGPA Engineer to work in our Clarksburg, MD office. You will be part of small product development teams working with extremely talented, motivated people who take pride in knowing our products perform when it counts. You will also be able to see your design and development being manufactured right in our factory.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in FPGA architecture design, defining module behavior, interfaces, and system-level integration requirements.
  • Independently develop FPGA code in Verilog and/or VHDL, including RTL design, simulation and test bench development.
  • Collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to integrate FPGA designs into embedded systems, ensuring seamless system-level functionality.
  • Conduct system integration and testing on target platforms, resolving complex cross-disciplinary issues involving digital logic, embedded software, and hardware.
  • Evaluate system functions and performance in the lab, including debugging timing issues, validating signal processing algorithms, and characterizing communication subsystems.
  • Participate actively in TDSI Agile/SCRUM software development process.
  • Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures.
  • Develop signal processing, communication protocol-related FPGA modules for an advanced communication system.


Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • U.S. Citizenship required - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • BSEE or MSEE
  • Demonstrated expertise in FPGA programming using Verilog and/or VHDL.
  • Experience in FPGA development tools such as ModelSim, Synplify Pro, and vendor tools from Intel/Altera, Xilinx, or Lattice.
  • Understanding of meta-stability, timing closure, and advanced timing analysis.
  • System-level understanding of digital signal processing, embedded architectures, and communications theory; experience with wireless communication or MODEM development is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.


The annualized pay range for this role is $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at [email protected].

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