Advanced ASIC FPGA Design Engineer

Aleron; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an FPGA Design Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and FPGA design to create innovative solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborating with talented engineers to develop high-performance systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating FPGA solutions that meet rigorous standards. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career while making a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• Proficient in VHDL, Verilog, and system design tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA solutions for various applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet project requirements.
• Conduct testing and validation of FPGA designs.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

TCL

Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (MGTs)

Ethernet protocols

Signal processing

Zynq processors

Git

FPGA design principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

Vivado

Petalinux

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

Description

ACARA Solutions and our client in McLeansville, NC have a contract-to-hire position available

FPGA Design Engineer

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Experience with VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and TCL or similar languages, Zync UltraScale+ MPSoC or similar FPGAs, Vivado or similar tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in the principles and techniques of FPGA design. Keeps abreast of technology trends.
• Proficient written and verbal communications skills, ability to think creatively, and multi-task.
• Proficient skill in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions.
• Works under limited direction. Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups. Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company. Some contact with external customers.

• What sets you apart:

  • Experience with Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (MGTs): GTX/GTH/GTY/GTZ/etc...
  • Experience with bus protocols like: 1G/10G/40G Ethernet, SONET, OTN, EtherCAT, RS-232, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
  • Experience working with time critical or low latency designs with PTP/SyncE or synchronous industrial networks like EtherCAT and Sercos III
  • Experience with packet or signal processing
  • Experience interfacing to external memory interfaces like: DRAM / SRAM.
  • Experience with Zynq processors using Petalinux, Yocto, or Buildroot.
  • Experience with Git for version control and CI/CD flows for FPGA.
  • Understanding of static timing analysis, timing closure and floor planning techniques for designs that include but are not limited to custom developed solutions with embedded hard & soft processors and with commercial & custom IP.
  • Understanding of communication link design: including equalization techniques, FEC, filtering, and clock recovery

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and TCL or similar languages, Zync UltraScale+ MPSoC or similar FPGAs, Vivado or similar tools.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (MGTs): GTX/GTH/GTY/GTZ.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with bus protocols like: 1G/10G/40G Ethernet, SONET, OTN, EtherCAT, RS-232, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with time-critical or low-latency designs with PTP/SyncE or synchronous industrial networks like EtherCAT and Sercos III.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with packet or signal processing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience interfacing with external memory interfaces like DRAM / SRAM.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Zynq processors using Petalinux, Yocto, or Buildroot.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Git for version control and CI/CD flows for FPGA.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Proficient in the principles and techniques of FPGA design.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, ability to think creatively, and multi-task.
• Proficient in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions.
• Understand static timing analysis, timing closure, and floor planning techniques for designs that include, but are not limited to, custom-developed solutions with embedded hard and soft processors and commercial and custom IP.
• Understanding communication link design, including equalization techniques, FEC, filtering, and clock recovery.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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