FPGA Engineer (Mid/Sr) - Hybrid/Relo available!

Thrive Recruitment Agency; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer (Mid/Sr) to join a dynamic team in Phoenix, Arizona. This hybrid role focuses on designing and validating FPGA solutions, specifically for defense microelectronics. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of firmware development experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and proficiency in VHDL or Verilog. Join us to foster innovation within the aerospace and defense sectors while enjoying a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in firmware development and verification.
• Proficient in VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research, development, integration, and verification of modular firmware.
• Craft and enhance test firmware for design verification.
• Create module-level verification using HDL simulations.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

System Verilog

FPGA design simulation

Team collaboration

Firmware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Quartus

Vivado

ModelSim

Questasim

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

About the job FPGA Engineer (Mid/Sr) - Hybrid/Relo available!

Our Microsystemsteam is on the lookout for a Firmware Engineer (Mid/Sr) to join our exceptional team. Get ready for an opportunity that's anything but ordinary. Imagine yourself in a world where microelectronics are not just cutting-edge;they're revolutionary. Join our team, and you'll be part of a dynamic crew,working together to redefine the game in the realm of defense microelectronics.

At the forefront ofhigh-tech and defense, we're all about propelling the innovations that trulymatter in the aerospace, defense, and space domains. We're the go-to when itcomes to accessing the latest commercial technologies and crafting ruggedmicroelectronics that thrive in the harshest environments. Imagine reliabilityand maintainability taken to the extreme. We're trusted by the U.S. governmentto deliver microelectronics onshore.

We're not justchasing near-term goals; we're transforming the microelectronics landscapewhile fostering a culture of teamwork and agility. We've got a hybrid workenvironment that respects the work-life balance you crave. If you've got theskills we're after and you're ready to unlock the potential of cutting-edgemicroelectronics for aerospace and defense, don't wait. Join us today and be apart of something extraordinary!

Job Summary:

We are in search of an FPGA Engineer (Mid/Sr) to embark on a journey of designing and validating FPGA creations. This position invites you to collaborate with a dedicated team of FPGA design and verification engineers. The primary focus is on space solid-state data recorders (SSDRs) and System in Package (SiP) firmware solutions.

Job Responsibility:

• Contribute to research, development, integration, and verification of modular firmware solutions for intricate microelectronic components spanning various FPGA providers.
• Craft and enhance test firmware for design verification and production validation, with a sharp focus on coverage, performance, and more.
• Create module-level verification using HDL simulations to ensure robust design.
• Execute verification simulations, meticulously analyze the results, and diligently document the findings.
• Play a vital role in developing firmware requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to replicate, investigate, and resolve customer concerns.
• Support the design team in the setup and testing of software products.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by guiding and potentially training junior professionals and technical staff.
• Show a willingness to assist the team in areas that go beyond your specific technical discipline.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• Boast a minimum of 5 years of experience in firmware development and verification.
• Possess proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog development.
• Navigate FPGA timing constraints and ensure timing closure.
• Have experience with Quartus and/or Vivado design workflows.
• Familiarity with FPGA design simulation, with a preference for ModelSim or Questasim.
• Capable of designing complex cores by leveraging existing IP libraries.
• Knowledgeable about industry-standard interfaces such as AXI, DDR4, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
• Familiar with UVM/UVMF.
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Exhibit effectiveness as an individual contributor and a valuable team player.
• Embrace the company culture, which values teamwork, execution, communication, integrity, trust, customer focus, commitment, urgency, results, innovation, helping others, caring for others, recognizing and rewarding success, and lifelong learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with FPGA development kits and bench-top test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, power supplies, and more.
• Proficiency in FPGA power estimation tools.
• Familiarity with Intel AIB and/or Xilinx XSR interfaces.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Knowledge of the LabView programming language.
• Exposure to Design for Test (DFT) practices.
• Proficiency with the Atlassian tool suite, including Confluence and JIRA.