Computer Scientist – FPGA & Quantum Communication Systems

Bean Infosystems LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bean Infosystems LLC on-site at the NIST Gaithersburg campus seeks a Computer Scientist to advance FPGA-based Quantum Communication Systems. The role centers on hardware design, HDL implementation, and rigorous testing to validate performance and reliability.

The candidate will develop PL/PS interconnects, build testbeds, and contribute to PYNQ libraries, with strong emphasis on documentation and reporting of progress and results.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of communication systems, hardware development and simulation.
• Experience with HDL/Verilog/VHDL and FPGA development platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design FPGA-based Quantum Network Controller architecture.
• Develop block diagrams and hardware schematics.
• Design and implement Verilog modules.
• Build and validate accurate simulation testbeds.
• Perform functional verification and hardware testing.
• Research and evaluate TDC architectures.
• Prepare analytical reports with design recommendations and results.

Skills

FPGA design

HDL Verilog/VHDL

Digital hardware design

Hardware verification

PYNQ framework

Embedded systems

Research & analytical reporting

Technical documentation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Vivado/Vitis

Verilog/VHDL

Job description

Hiring: Computer Scientist – FPGA & Quantum Communication Systems

Location: NIST Campus, Building 222, Gaithersburg, Maryland (Onsite)

We are seeking a highly skilled Computer Scientist to support advanced research and development in FPGA-based Quantum Communication Systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in communication systems, hardware development, and simulation.
• Experience with HDL/Verilog/VHDL and FPGA development platforms.
• Solid understanding of digital communication systems and embedded hardware design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design FPGA-based Quantum Network Controller architecture.
• Develop block diagrams and hardware schematics.
• Design and implement Verilog modules.
• Build and validate accurate simulation testbeds.
• Perform functional verification and hardware testing.
• Research and evaluate TDC architectures.
• Perform performance modeling and simulation.
• Prepare analytical reports with design recommendations and results.

3. PYNQ Library Development for Quantum Communication Systems

• Design Programmable Logic (PL) and Processing System (PS) interconnect architecture.
• Develop customized PYNQ libraries for Quantum Communication applications.
• Create comprehensive user documentation and integration guides.
• Support software-hardware interface development and validation.

4. Reporting

• Prepare and submit detailed monthly progress reports.
• Document technical achievements, milestones, simulation results, and project status.

Required Technical Skills

• FPGA Design (Xilinx/AMD preferred)
• FPGA Development Tools (Vivado/Vitis or equivalent)
• Digital Hardware Design
• Communication Systems
• Hardware Simulation and Verification
• PYNQ Framework
• Embedded Systems
• Technical Documentation
• Research and Analytical Reporting

Work Location: NIST Campus, Building 222, Gaithersburg, Maryland (Onsite)