Engineer

Logos Technologies LLC; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Logos Technologies LLC in Merrifield, Virginia is seeking an FPGA Developer to join their team, focusing on image processing for airborne sensor systems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in RTL design and image processing algorithms.

The role involves developing applications for FPGA implementation, conducting rigorous testing and supporting field tests. Candidates must have a STEM degree and experience with VHDL or Verilog, as well as programming skills in Python and C++.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RTL design for FPGAs.
• Knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog strongly preferred.
• Experience with signal or image processing algorithms.
• Experience with timing closure for large FPGA designs.

Responsibilities

• Support FPGA image processing designs with updates and features.
• Work with engineers to partition applications for FPGA.
• Develop new FPGA processing applications.
• Test FPGA components with simulations and integration testing.
• Support FPGA-based field testing events.

Skills

RTL design for FPGAs in VHDL or Verilog or System Verilog

Image processing algorithms

Python programming

C++ programming

Matlab programming

High-speed interfaces (PCIe, CoaXPress, 10GbE)

Linux device driver development

AI/ML inference algorithms using Vitis AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

Vitis HLS

Xilinx Zynq, Versal, Alveo

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1996, Logos Technologies LLC (Logos) is a diversified science, engineering and technology company, with headquarters in Northern Virginia. Logos specializes in the fields of advanced sensors, wide-area motion imagery, advanced analytics and processing of large, multisource datasets. We serve multiple government and commercial customers worldwide with wide-area persistent surveillance solutions that are critical to the success of their missions in national defense, public safety and border security, and humanitarian assistance.

Job Summary

Logos is searching for an FPGA developer to join a multidisciplinary team implementing state-of-the‑art image processing and exploitation algorithms for airborne imaging sensor systems and supporting a diverse portfolio of image and signal processing capabilities. The successful candidate will have a strong mathematical background, experience with image processing algorithms, good programming abilities, and a desire to continuously improve and diversify their engineering skills. The position will be supported by appropriate supervision, training, and mentoring. Some travel supporting system design and flight testing will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support existing FPGA image processing designs with bug fixes, version upgrades, and new features as required
• Work with System and Algorithm Engineers to partition new applications into components well suited for FPGA implementation
• Develop new FPGA processing applications through the entire product lifecycle
• Rigorously test FPGA components with simulation, hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop integration testing
• Support field testing events for FPGA-based systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in STEM field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of RTL design for FPGAs in VHDL or Verilog, or System Verilog – knowledge of all 3 strongly preferred
• Experience implementing signal or image processing algorithms into FPGA fabric
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (ex. PCIe, CoaXPress, 10GbE) and DDR memory controllers
• Experience with large FPGA designs on Kintex or Virtex devices including challenging timing closure
• Experience with Xilinx Zynq, Versal, or Alveo system design
• Matlab and Python programming
• C++ programming
• Mapping data processing algorithms to FPGAs using Vitis HLS
• Implementing AI/ML inference algorithms using Vitis AI
• Linux device driver development
• Bit accurate validation of complex designs against algorithm models
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a security clearance
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving