FPGA Firmware Engineer

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Electronics Corporation seeks an FPGA Firmware Engineer to design, verify, and integrate FPGA-based DSP and control functions for advanced RF transmitter systems. You will work across firmware, hardware bring-up, and software integration in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role requires 5+ years of FPGA/firmware development, VHDL, Xilinx Vivado, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of FPGA/firmware development experience.
• Proficiency with Xilinx toolchain (Vivado; Questa or equivalent simulation tools)
• Strong VHDL and digital design fundamentals.
• Experience with synthesis, implementation, timing closure, and lab debug
• Experience with Git-based workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA firmware in VHDL for real-time signal processing and control
• Build and run simulation/verification workflows and support timing closure
• Debug and validate prototypes in the lab using standard RF/digital test equipment
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams on FPGA-host and board-level interfaces
• Uphold the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Report quality problems or defects to prevent recurrence
• Duties may be modified or assigned to meet business needs

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

ViSTA?

Job description

Overview

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

We are seeking an FPGA Firmware Engineer to design, verify, and integrate FPGA-based DSP and control functions for advanced RF transmitter systems. You will work across firmware, hardware bring-up, and software integration in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA firmware in VHDL for real-time signal processing and control


• Build and run simulation/verification workflows and support timing closure


• Debug and validate prototypes in the lab using standard RF/digital test equipment


• Collaborate with software and hardware teams on FPGA-host and board-level interfaces


• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork


• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct


• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem


• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field


• 5+ years of FPGA/firmware development experience


• Proficiency with Xilinx toolchain (Vivado; Questa or equivalent simulation tools)


• Strong VHDL and digital design fundamentals


• Experience with synthesis, implementation, timing closure, and lab debug


• Experience with Git-based workflows


• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally


• Ability to travel occasionally


• Selected candidates must be able to obtainand maintain aSecret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• RF DSP implementation experience (for example: filtering, NCO, FFT, waveform generation)


• Experience with ADC/DAC integration and high-speed interfaces (for example PCIe, DDR3/DDR4)


• MATLAB/Simulink for model-based development


• Linux-based test/debug tools using Python and/or C/C++


• Familiarity with IEEE 1588 or time synchronization concepts

Benefits

Pay may range from $131,000 to $150,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran