FPGA Engineer

Associates Systems LLC; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of PTO

100% Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision

401K matching

Employee Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an FPGA Engineer to drive the development of SDR solutions with strong knowledge in VHDL. The role requires 3+ years of experience, Linux proficiency, and an active Secret Clearance. Responsibilities include researching signal processing techniques, designing architectures, and developing software applications for FPGA/SDR. A competitive salary range of $130-$180k is offered, along with benefits like PTO, medical coverage, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing SDR solutions (Software Defined Radio).
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work with RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on signal processing techniques and hardware design methodologies.
• Develop high-level architectures and create internal design documents.
• Write and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA/SDR functionality.
• Debug, test, and optimize designs to ensure functionality and performance.

Skills

SDR solutions development

Linux experience

VHDL programming

Basic Git, SVN, or Mercurial

Active Secret Clearance

Education

BS or MS in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

FPGA Toolchains (Vivado or Quartus)

C

Python

Job description

Overview

FPGA Engineer

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing SDR solutions (Software Defined Radio)
• Linux experience
• VHDL programming experience
• FPGA Toolchains (Vivado or Quartus) expérience
• Basic Git, SVN, or Mercurial experience for version control
• Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret/SCI a plus)
• Strong written and spoken communication skills with the ability to discuss complex topics in detail

Plus Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics Field
• RF communications experience
• Ability to work with RF test equipment: Spectrum Analyzer, RSA, Vector Waveform Generator
• Beginner/Intermediate experience with C, Python
• Intermediate/Advanced experience in VHDL
• Experience with FPGA software debugging tools using JTAG (ChipScope or SignalTap)

Responsibilities

• Research:
  • Conduct research on signal processing techniques, communication protocols, and hardware design methodologies.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in FPGA and SDR technologies to inform design decisions and improve system performance.
• Design:
  • Develop high-level architectures and create internal design documents to guide the engineering process and testing.
  • Research and implement algorithms to meet system requirements, using appropriate tools and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with team members to gather requirements and translate them into a working design.
• Development:
  • Write and optimize VHDL/Verilog code, leveraging internal libraries or creating custom components and finite state machines (FSMs).
  • Develop software applications to support FPGA/SDR functionality, including configuration, control, and data processing.
  • Ensure compliance with team’s coding standards and best practices.
• Simulation and Testing:
  • Debug, test, and optimize designs across various environments to ensure functionality and performance by simulating and deploying designs to hardware.
  • Collaborate with field engineers to support final testing and validation efforts.

Salary

Salary range of $130-$180k Depends on experience and fit

Benefits (Summary of Coverage)

• Paid Leave - Four weeks of PTO (vacation/sick time)
• 100% Employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
• Employer funded HRA ($2K single/$4K family)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance ($100K)
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• 401K Plan (contributions matched up to 4% of salary, immediately vested)
• Bonus Plan (historically paid at least once per year)
• Employee Referral Bonus Plan
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Plan