Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Connexzia

$180K — $250K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in a related field (Masters preferred).
  • 9+ years of FPGA design experience (or 7+ years with a Master's).
  • Proficient in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog.
  • Experience with high-speed serial interfaces (3+ Gbps).
  • Strong understanding of modulation, digital filters, and Forward Error Correction (FEC).

Responsibilities

  • Lead FPGA design teams for complex design implementation and verification.
  • Perform simulation and synthesis using ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, and Altera Quartus.
  • Debug designs in a lab environment using advanced measurement devices.
  • Ensure timing closure for large FPGA designs.
  • Implement industry-standard interfaces such as Ethernet and PCIe.
  • Develop and test digital signal processing algorithms and EW techniques.

Benefits

  • Full health insurance package.
  • 401(k) match provided.
  • Education assistance available.
  • Relocation assistance offered.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Title: Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Experience Level: Mid-Senior

Experience Required: 7-10 Years

Education Level: Bachelors Degree (Masters Preferred)

Job Function: Engineering - Electrical

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead FPGA Design Engineer with expertise in advanced signal processing and/or Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, including Electronic Support and Electronic Attack. The successful candidate will lead FPGA design projects, focusing on coding, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and verification testing. This position involves working in a collaborative team environment to design and develop cutting-edge electronic warfare and multi-function systems.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary Range: $180K - $250K
  • Benefits: Full package, including health insurance, 401(k) match, education assistance, and more.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead FPGA design teams to implement and verify complex designs in large FPGA devices.
  • Perform simulation, synthesis, and placement using tools like ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, and Altera Quartus.
  • Debug designs in a laboratory environment using advanced measurement devices (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
  • Ensure timing closure in large FPGA designs.
  • Implement industry-standard interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, JESD, DDR3).
  • Develop and test digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and Electronic Warfare techniques.

Technical Skills and Experience
  • Basic Qualifications:
    • Bachelors Degree with 9+ years of FPGA design experience (or Masters Degree with 7+ years).
    • Skilled in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog hardware development languages.
    • Proficiency with high-speed serial interfaces (3+ Gbps).
    • Knowledge of modulation, demodulation, digital filters, and Forward Error Correction (FEC).
  • Preferred Skills:
    • Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
    • Experience implementing DSP algorithms in FPGA or ASIC devices.
    • Knowledge of Electronic Support and Electronic Attack signal processing.
    • Proficiency with Git or ClearCase for code revision management.
    • Familiarity with C/C++/C# and Matlab/Simulink.

Required Skills:
• Relocation
• Filters
• Defense
• BASIC
• Offers
• Interfaces
• Closure
• Electrical Engineering
• Algorithms
• Salary
• Compensation
• Matlab
• Insurance
• C++
• Computer Science
• Git
• Education
• Software
• Testing
• Design
• Engineering
• Science
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 180,000.00 - 250,000.00 (US Dollar)

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