What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal FPGA Engineer position at ADTRAN, Inc.?
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The Principal FPGA Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for designing digital devices from conception to production including but not limited to feasibility studies, device technology choices, component selection, device architecture development, design specifications, design and test development, high level verification methods, production testing, lab support, and defect resolution.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work independently to deliver correct engineering solutions with little to no guidance from more senior designers
Demonstrate the ability to work at the system architecture level in multiple areas
Act as a group expert in at least one or more technical areas and consults others on this expertise
Channel technical expertise toward project goals consistently on complex projects of key value to the company
Provide technical support to project team members
Mentor and provide leadership to new engineers in technical issues to help them understand the architecture, design, processes, tools, etc.
Adhere to department procedures regarding computer file structure, design file management, device specifications, coding guidelines, synthesis guidelines, and file security
Implement industry standards and proprietary product features
Contribute to high level discussions with Engineering Management and Product Planning in reference to development planning, high level design architecture, resource estimation, and project scheduling
Follow and offer improvements to design, verification, and backend methodologies
Contribute to specification, design, and test reviews at the IP, module, or chip level
Attend and possibly make presentations at industry forums such as standards committees, technical customer meetings, etc.
Maintain FPGA/IP development goals while working with project management guidance
Ensure ASIC/FPGA project specific design requirements will be met on schedule
Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
BS or MS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field is required
Operates at the equivalent of an engineer with 10 years of relevant experience (8 with MS)
Has participated in at least 5 full telecom/datacom product design life cycles
Experience in design or test with large FPGA or ASIC designs
Experience with Script in shell/Tcl to aide in analysis/processes/automation
Experience with building scalable simulation/verification environments
Knowledge in high-speed digital/analog circuit design
Knowledge of PLLs, clock and reset architectures
Knowledge of physical implementation methods and requirements of high-speed electronic systems
Advanced knowledge of OS: Windows and Linux/CentOS based environments
Proficient in HDL languages, Verilog, VHDL, and SystemVerilog
Able to implement and validate 3rd party IP solutions
Limited travel is expected in this position
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
Capable of representing the Engineering department within company forums (interpersonal with excellent communication skills)
Able to provide assistance with new hire candidate interviews and hiring decisions
Able to support existing products that are released into production
Willingness to assist in team building at other sites
