Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
xLab is responsible for building and operating advanced prototypes at Aerospace by developing concepts to hard problems and then taking those concepts through the full development cycle to deliver cutting edge capabilities to our customers.
The Sensors and Systems Division within xLab is looking for an experienced Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Firmware Design Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist - Embedded Software Engineering) that can lead teams to develop next generation technology prototypes.
What You'll Be Doing
Architecting, coding, simulating, and verifying complex digital logic for FPGAs in VHDL
Connecting FPGAs with other components and ensuring system-level performance
Working with board designers to ensure proper schematic design, layout, routing for the circuit board
Using lab equipment for board bring-up, characterization, and resolving timing/signal integrity issues as well as testing and debugging
Creating detailed technical specs, design reviews, and collaborating with other technical and program office teams
This role is a full-time onsite role in El Segundo, CA., or Chantilly, VA., requiring at least 4 days onsite.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Senior Member of Technical Staff - Embedded Software Engineering:
Bachelor’s degree or higher STEM field
4+ years of experience in prototype or technology development in embedded systems and FPGA development
Experience with VHDL programming language, VHDL code simulation/validation, FPGA synthesis and implementation (timing, power, area, constraints)
Experience in FPGA design tools such as: Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero or equivalent
Current Secret security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required
Willing to travel domestically as needed
In addition to the requirements above, the minimum requirements for
Engineering Specialist - Embedded Software Engineering include:
6+ years of total experience in prototype or technology development in embedded systems and FPGA development
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Experience with high-speed digital design (<1Ghz)
Familiarity with System on Chip (SoC) design, test and integration
Experience instantiating Microchip and/or Xilinx Zynq soft-core IP processors
Familiarity with standard electrical interfaces: RS232/RS422 (UART), SPI, i2C, USB, ethernet, SpaceWire, eSATA, and/or PCIe
Hardware debugging skills & experience with power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes and/or logic analyzers
Current TS/SCI security clearance
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$110,400.00 - $193,500.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan 6 Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other 6the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
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