Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Electrical Engineer (FPGA) 1

Level 3 Communications, Inc$120K — $150K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with nine years of FPGA Electrical Engineering experience
  • Graduate degree with seven years of FPGA Electrical Engineering experience
  • At least thirteen years of FPGA Electrical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
  • Active U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements for FPGA and DSP systems
  • Conduct conceptual trade studies and analysis for design optimization
  • Develop and test FPGA designs using System Verilog and/or VHDL
  • Prepare design and test documentation including specifications and plans
  • Collaborate in a team for algorithm modeling, simulation, and implementation
  • Evaluate complex digital communications and digital signal processing systems
  • Use development tools such as Xilinx or Intel FPGA tools

Benefits

  • On-site work at Greenville, TX or Plano, TX
  • 1st Shift schedule with 9/80 work arrangement
  • Opportunity for team collaboration in advanced technology
  • Involvement in unique projects for defense and intelligence sectors
  • Potential for professional growth through embedded DSP projects
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineer (FPGA)

Job Code: 41603

Job Location: Greenville, TX or Plano, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

Electrical Engineering position with emphasis in System Verilog/VHDL development and verification for FPGA's and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The scope of the position requires a range of responsibilities spanning the following areas: requirements definition, conceptual trade studies, design and analysis, procurement, as well as integration and testing of FPGA designs. Electrical Engineers are responsible for participating in engineering analysis/evaluation efforts related to complex digital hardware systems, documenting design approaches, establishing design verification and validation procedures, and developing plans to manufacture and test sensor systems and major sub-assemblies.

Essential Functions:
  • Requires knowledge of digital communication theory, experience in embedded processing, and experience in FPGA development utilizing VHDL and/or System Verilog.
  • Candidate should also be knowledgeable about MATLAB and embedded software.
  • Candidate will work as part of a product development team in one or more of the following areas: algorithm modeling and simulation, coding using System Verilog and/or VHDL, Digital Signal Processing, FPGA development for Xilinx or Intel devices. Duties may include design, simulation, implementation and testing of hardware products; design/test documentation (specifications, design documents, test plan/procedures, etc.).
  • Application areas include Digital Signal Processing, Audio/Data Distribution, and Communications for Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems.
  • Participating in Xilinx or Intel Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) development in a team environment.
  • Performing engineering analysis and evaluation efforts of complex digital electronic systems in digital communications and/or digital signal processing
  • Documenting design approaches, following design verification and validation procedures, and developing plans to manufacture and test digital hardware units and subassemblies.
  • Utilizing Xilinx or Intel FPGA development tools.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with nine (9) years of experience with FPGA Electrical Engineering.
  • Graduate degree with seven (7) years of experience with FPGA Electrical Engineering.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of (13) years of experience with FPGA Electrical Engineering.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
  • Experience in DSP.
  • Experience with Mentor Graphics Questa Sim/Modelsim/QuestaOne simulation tool.
  • Experience generating cost & schedule plans and estimates.

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