Principal FPGA Engineer

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

$164K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance purposes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 6+ years.
  • Expertise in FPGA programming using Verilog and/or VHDL.
  • Proficient with FPGA development tools like ModelSim and XILINX.
  • Solid understanding of timing analysis and meta-stability.
  • Knowledge of wireless communication theory is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead FPGA architecture design efforts.
  • Own FPGA code and test bench development projects.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in their tasks.
  • Conduct system integration and testing on designated platforms.
  • Assess system functionality and performance in the lab environment.
  • Engage in Agile/SCRUM processes for software development.
  • Uphold high ethical standards and comply with company protocols.
  • Develop software for signal processing and communication protocols in advanced systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with innovative professionals.
  • Direct involvement in manufacturing processes of designed products.
  • Continuing education and mentorship opportunities for career development.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Principal FGPA 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.

  • Participate and lead FPGA architecture design.
  • Own projects with regards to FPGA code and test bench development.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • System integration and test on target platforms.
  • System functions and performance evaluation in LAB.
  • Participate 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 software 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.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required. - Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire.
  • BS in EE or CompE with at least 8 years relevant experience or MS in EE with minimum 6 years of FPGA-related experience.
  • Experience in FPGA programming in Verilog and/or VHDL HDL languages.
  • Experience in FPGA development tools such as ModelSim, Synplify Pro, Altera/XILINX tools etc.
  • Knowledge in meta-stability and timing analysis.
  • Understanding of wireless communication theory and MODEM development is a plus.
  • Good communication skills and self-motivation.
  • Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.


The annualized pay range for this role is $164,452-$210,133 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 [redacted].

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