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Design Engineer (FPGA)
Direct Hire
On-Site in Shalimar Florida (Relocation Packages Available)
Summary:
We are seeking a talented FPGA Design Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems.
The engineer’s primary job functions include architecting, implementing, and testing firmware solutions targeting FPGAs and their supporting circuitry. Additional skills to assist design teams with circuit and PCBA design and analysis, embedded processor/microcontroller or SoC designs, technical trade studies, and evaluation of technology improvements are a plus. Experience designing and implementing DSP functions is desired.
The applicant must have experience implementing FPGA designs using VHDL in Xilinx Vivado. Must have experience optimizing FPGA designs for resource utilization, power consumption, and performance.
Experience with timing closure techniques and methodologies, including timing constraints. Must have experience writing test benches for simulation of FPGA designs ensuring correct behavior, performance, and timing. Experience with Model Sim is desired. Strong understanding of digital design principles, FPGA architectures, and high-speed communication protocols.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited institution 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with MS degree.
- Experience with embedded Software/Firmware design.
- High proficiency with C/C , VHDL, and TCL.
- Experience in FPGA system design and test from architecture through implementation
- Familiarity with modern Xilinx FPGA families and design tools (7-series FPGAs, Ultrascale , Vivado, Xilinx IP cores)
- Experience with multiple high-speed serial communication standards and interfaces (e.g. Aurora, 10Ge, PCIe, DDR4/3/2/1, JESD204B)
- Experience with standard internal interfaces such as AXI4, AXI4-Stream, AXI4-Lite
- Motivated self-starter and problem solver with experience executing in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited institution
- 20 years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing and implementing FPGA-optimized versions of DSP algorithms (e.g. modulation/demodulation, PLLs, filters, image processing)
- Experience working with SoC designs such as Zynq and Zynq Ultrascale including architecting and interfacing with peripherals, interrupts, and related bus architectures
- Experience working with embedded operating systems
- Working knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics, components, and interface/communication standards
- Experience with FPGA PCBA hardware design
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH BROOKSOURCE:
- Direct communication with the hiring manager, which allows us to move candidates through the interview process faster.
- Dedication to keep an open line of communication and provide full transparency.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
