FPGA Designer

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space seeks an FPGA Designer in Canada to design and document medium to complex FPGA modules for space applications. You will transform requirements into design descriptions, write VHDL, and support synthesis, placement, routing, and verification in a collaborative lab environment.

You will work with Senior/Lead Designers, interfacing with test teams and embedded software groups, and contribute to secure, reliable space-grade electronic systems requiring both English and French communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in FPGA or ASIC design.
• Experience in writing VHDL code.
• Knowledge of Synplify, Modelsim/Questa, Vivado and Libero.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux environment and scripting languages (Python, CShell, Tcl).
• Exposure to automated test bench verification techniques.
• Comfortable in a laboratory environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Good English and French communication (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of Jira and Confluence is a plus.
• Knowledge of space radiation effects on electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Convert requirements for modules or small FPGAs into design documentation.
• Support interface definition.
• Write VHDL code for modules or FPGA.
• Synthesize and perform placement & routing.
• Support functional verification by the verification team.
• Provide laboratory support to board developers and software teams.
• Report progress and issues to Lead FPGA Designer.

Skills

VHDL

FPGA design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Unix/Linux scripting

Python

Lab/bench testing

Team collaboration

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synplify

Modelsim/Questa

Vivado

Libero

Job description

Posting Details

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 5,500 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space .

Role:

The FPGA Designer will report to a Senior/Lead Designer and will be responsible for the documentation and design of medium to complex modules or small FPGAs for various space applications such as robotics, radar imagery, command & control, telecommunications and digital signal processing.

Responsibilities:

• Convert requirements for modules or small FPGAs into a design description document.
• Support the definition of interfaces.
• Write the VHDL code of the module or FPGA.
• Synthesize and proceed with the placement & routing of the design.
• Support the functional verification carried out by the verification team.
• Provide laboratory support to board developers, test software developers and, where applicable, embedded software developers.
• Report progress and potential issues to their Lead FPGA Designer.

Minimal Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (EE) or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in FPGA or ASIC design.
• Experience in writing VDHL code.
• Knowledge of Synplify, Modelsim/Questa, Vivado and Libero.
• Knowledge of the Unix/Linux environment and scripting languages (Python, CShell, Tcl).
• Exposure to automated test bench verification techniques.
• Comfortable and efficient in a laboratory environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and French.(Contact with customers outside Québec, work on English-language deliverables).
• Knowledge of Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of the effects of space radiation on electronic components is a plus.
• Knowledge of SystemVerilog is a plus.

Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.