FPGA VHDL Design Engineer US Citizenship required

Science Referral Network; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Referral Network is seeking an experienced ASIC FPGA Designer in Tucson, AZ. The role involves designing ASICs and requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The company offers multiple positions at all levels and requires candidates eligible for security clearance.

Candidates should possess FPGA ASIC design experience and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will work in a dynamic environment offering great opportunities for learning and contribution.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance is required.
• Candidates must have broad technical knowledge and experience in ASIC design.
• Experience in a distributed design and development environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex ASICs.
• Work with systems engineers and software teams to define requirements.
• Apply best in class design methodologies and tools.

Skills

FPGA ASIC design experience

Development of design documentation

Application of configuration management tools

VHDL and Verilog

Use of ARM processor cores

Expert level knowledge of ASIC development tools

Written VHDL experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

About Science Referral Network

We maintain a global network of well connected professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are interested in working with us to help organizations recruit and hire the right technical talent for even the most specialized of tasks. Our network consists of both subject matter experts in a wide variety of technical areas and senior leaders at some of the world's most innovative, cutting edge organizations. We employ a system of strategic research and confidential targeted crowdsourcing throughout this network to help our clients identify and hire the talent they need.

Much more than just a database, we are continually working to strengthen all of the individual connections that make up our network. We strive to develop mutually beneficial, trusting relationships by actively engaging with our network members. This creates the confidence and collaboration that is necessary for our continued success. We believe that our integrity is our greatest asset and we value people over process. We are steadfast in our commitment to the highest ethical principles in all of our business dealings and endeavor to add value in any way we can.

Job Description

We have a PERM position in sunny Tucson, AZ for an ASIC FPGA Designer. There are several positions available at all levels. The job description is below. (***OUR CLIENT CANNOT ACCEPT H1B, H2B, F1, TN1 VISAS OR GREEN CARD CANDIDATES). We cannot work with outside parties or do C2C.

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens.

Required Skills for Principal Electrical Engineer (ASIC Design):

• FPGA ASIC design experience required.
• Development of design documentation.
• Application of configuration management tools.
• Application of standard ASIC development design flows and methodologies for SOC design.
• Use of VHDL and Verilog.
• Use of ARM processor cores and associated peripherals.
• ASIC supplier management and technical oversight.
• Expert level knowledge of industry standard ASIC development tools.

Candidates must have broad technical knowledge and experience and be expert in the design of complex ASICs. Must have written VHDL, simulated, synthesized, placed and routed, integrated and tested designs on target hardware. Candidates must have an understanding and appreciation of technical themes and concepts and the ability to develop solutions independently, but also be able to work with systems engineers, software teams and peers to define requirements. Candidates must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

Demonstrated experience and success in applying best in class design methodologies and tools is required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.

Candidates must be highly motivated, high performers with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced team environment. Candidates must be able to apply extensive technical expertise, and have knowledge of other disciplines related to FPGA and ASIC design. Ability to perform work without appreciable direction is required. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are required.

Experience working in a distributed design and development environment, including tools and methodologies is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• FPGA design experience or desire to perform FPGA design.
• Knowledge and experience using assertions.
• UVM/OVM experience.
• Cryptographic experience highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience in the design of FPGA for gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces highly desired.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with System Verilog and Unified Verification Methodology highly desired.
• Knowledge of C programming and scripting languages such as Perl or Python highly desired.
• Knowledge of embedded systems design using Microblaze, Nios or ARM processors a strong plus.
• FPGA design experience using a Linux based development environment highly desired.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Desired Education:

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

Headquartered in Tucson, Ariz.

World's largest developer, producer and integrator of weapon systems. More than 1.5 million missiles produced since 1954.

• Missiles
• Smart munitions
• Projectiles
• Kinetic kill vehicles
• Directed energy weapons
• Mounted reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

Customers: All U.S. military services; allied forces of more than 50 countries.

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Thank you!

Dee Smith