FPGA Design Engineer

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) at the University of Rochester is seeking an experienced FPGA design engineer to advance embedded electronics across our laser energy research platforms.

The role requires a BSEE/BSEET and 3+ years of hands-on FPGA development, with VHDL, RTL simulation, and familiarity with Vivado/ISE. You will support a diverse install base and collaborate with the Electronics and Controls Engineering team.

Qualifications

• BSEE/BSEET degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of FPGA design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop new FPGA-based solutions for lab devices.
• Support and maintain existing embedded electronics portfolio.
• Collaborate with LLE Electronics and Controls Engineering team.

Skills

VHDL

RTL simulation

Circuit design

Troubleshooting

Education

BSEE/BSEET

Tools

Vivado

ISE

Job description

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Job Location (Full Address): 250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 112 Compensation Range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology focusing on using lasers to initiate fusion and high energy density physics. The LLE Electronics and Controls Engineering group has a broad portfolio of custom embedded electronics and consumer off the shelf (COTS) products deployed across the lab. We are seeking an experienced FPGA design engineer to aid in the development of new solutions and support of the exiting install base of devices across the facility. The successful candidate should have a BSEE/BSEET and 3 years of experience or equivalent training and experience.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of VHDL coding
• Experience with RTL simulation
• Familiarity with circuit design, development, and troubleshooting

Desired skills or experience includes

• Experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado or ISE
• Familiarity with high-speed transceivers used in PCIe or fiber optics
• Embedded programming in Linux
• CAD schematic capture

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