Digital Hardware Engineer

Viavi Solutions Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 112,700 - 209,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, life, and disability insurance

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

Viavi Solutions Inc. seeks a Staff FPGA Engineer in Germantown, Maryland, to develop cutting-edge Communications Test and Measurement products. The role involves architecting high-speed FPGA designs using Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL.

Candidates should have a BS or MS in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience and expertise in Ethernet protocols. Viavi offers a competitive benefits package including bonuses and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Experience with FPGA components such as transceivers, hard IP, and PLLs strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement high-speed FPGA designs.
• Develop state-of-the-art Communications Test & Measurement products.

Skills

High-speed FPGA design

Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL

Ethernet knowledge

VLANs, MPLS, VPLS

Voice/Video over IP

FPGA devices experience

Optical interfaces knowledge

General purpose microprocessor experience

Version control (Git)

Education

BS or MS degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens Questa

Aldec Riviera

Generative AI tools

Job description

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, and more. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, collaborate, and push for solutions that delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Staff FPGA Engineer to join our Germantown, Maryland team developing state‑of‑the‑art Communications Test & Measurement products. The successful candidate will architect and implement high‑speed FPGA designs, using Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL and cutting‑edge simulation, synthesis, place & route, and verification tools.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• High‑speed FPGA design experience using Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet from 10M to 1.6T, and IP protocol.
• Working knowledge of VLANs, MPLS, VPLS, and Voice/Video over IP (VoIP, IPTV) strongly desired.
• Experience using AMD or Altera FPGA devices and implementation tools.
• Experience with FPGA components such as transceivers, hard IP, and PLLs strongly desired.
• Experience with optical interfaces and modules (SFPs, QSFPs) desired.

Pre‑Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• General purpose microprocessor and DSP systems, PCIe, high‑speed digital board design, PLL design, and analog signal conditioning experience a plus.
• Simulation experience using Siemens Questa, Aldec Riviera, or similar tools.
• Version control experience using Git or similar tools.
• Utilization of generative AI tools to assist in concept and implementation of FPGA designs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with highly accurate product delivery.

Pay Range

$112,700 to $209,300. Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.

Benefits

VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.