Principal Electrical Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

9/80 work schedule

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Melbourne, FL to lead FPGA development for EOIS infrared sensors and systems. The role interfaces with circuit, IC, test, and systems engineers to advance design, development, and testing of high-performance EO/IR platforms.

The senior engineer will drive RTL coding, verification, and production-ready documentation while mentoring junior staff and ensuring alignment with program requirements and schedules.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BSCpE degree required.
• 10+ years FPGA design experience.
• Fluent in VHDL and Verilog; experience with Xilinx and Microsemi FPGAs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements analysis, electronics architecture definition, RTL coding, test bench design, verification, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, Design Verification Testing, and the generation of FPGA design documentation.
• Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• Ability to complete a technical project independently
• Mentor and coach other engineers
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
• Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

Xilinx FPGAs

Vivado/Libero/QuestaSim

FPGA design

Team mentoring

Education

BSEE or BSCpE

Tools

Vivado

QuestaSim

Libero

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Melbourne, Fl
Career Functional Area: Engineering
Relocation Available: Yes
Type: Exempt Full-time
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: First

Job Summary

The individual will be a senior member of the FPGA development team of DRS' Electro Optics and Imaging Systems (EOIS) division, and will interface with other team members representing a wide range of disciplines; including circuit card design, integrated circuit design, test engineering, and systems engineering. In this role, the senior FPGA design engineer will support the design, development, and test of Infrared Sensors and Systems.

Job Responsibilities

• The key responsibilities are the following: participate in requirements analysis, electronics architecture definition, RTL coding, test bench design, verification, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, Design Verification Testing, and the generation of FPGA design documentation.
• Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• Ability to complete a technical project independently
• Mentor and coach other engineers
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
• Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Qualifications

• Education: BSEE or BSCpE
• Experience: 10+ years of experience as an FPGA Design Engineer
• Fluent in VHDL and Verilog
• Strong experience using Xilinx and/or Microsemi FPGAs
• Strong experience with design and simulation tools (Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Mentor QuestaSim)
• Proven capability of executing complex designs in a timely manner
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work well in a team environment
• Familiar with PC applications like Windows, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Desired Skills

• Experience with image processing and algorithm development, preferred but not required
• Familiar with low-power design techniques
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Visual Basic, and C/C++, preferred but not required
• Experience with embedded processors, microcontrollers, or DSPs
• Working experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• FPGA firmware design including RTL development in VHDL and Verilog
• FPGA simulation, hardware integration/test support, and documentation
• On-going support of products to ensure successful transition to full scale production

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.