Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Connexzia

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of FPGA design experience (or Master's with 7+ years)
  • Skilled in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog
  • Proficiency with high-speed serial interfaces (3+ Gbps)
  • Knowledge of digital filtering, modulation, and Forward Error Correction (FEC)
  • Experience with Git or ClearCase for version control

Responsibilities

  • Lead FPGA design teams for complex designs in large devices
  • Perform simulation and synthesis using tools like ModelSim and Xilinx Vivado/ISE
  • Debug designs with advanced measurement devices in a laboratory
  • Ensure timing closure in FPGA designs
  • Implement industry-standard interfaces such as Ethernet and PCIe
  • Develop and test DSP algorithms and EW techniques

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Education assistance for professional development
  • Relocation assistance available
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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