Programmable Logic (PL) Engineer

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 200,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology communication company is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer in Carlsbad, CA. This 100% onsite role involves designing FPGA modules and collaborating with engineers across various fields. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in FPGA design, strong communication skills, and an active United States Secret Security Clearance is required. The role also requires familiarity with digital logic and Programmable Logic EDA tools, ensuring attention to detail in every aspect of the design process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years FPGA design experience required.
• Foundational knowledge of digital logic and timing considerations.
• Active United States Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design FPGA module and system level architectures with Verilog and/or VHDL.
• Develop simulations for modules and systems.
• Integrates and debugs design in the laboratory.

Skills

FPGA design experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Programmable Logic EDA tools

Desire to collaborate on large system designs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AMD/Xilinx ISE/Vivado

Intel/Altera Quartus

TCL

Perl

Python

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you’ll do

In this role you will help develop high speed signal processing algorithms, cryptography, and/or network protocols in FPGAs. The individual will be responsible for the full design phase starting from the requirements phase to documentation, block diagrams, implementation of source code, simulation, place & route, testing in hardware, and integration. The individual will collaborate with other engineers from different fields and must be capable of working in both a small team setting and a larger team setting. Experience in the development of high-performance FPGA designs, network encryptors and cryptographic devices is a plus.

The day-to-day

• Design FPGA module and system level architectures with Verilog and/or VHDL
• Develop simulations for modules and systems
• Synthesizes Verilog and/or VHDL to FPGA products
• Develop timing constraints, analyze timing results, and implement design changes required to close timing
• Generate and collaborate on required design documents, development requirements, specifications and verification protocols
• Work closely with hardware and hardware engineers, bringing up boards, interpreting data sheets and schematics
• Conduct code and design reviews and participate in multi-functional reviews
• Maintain and control FPGA code revision history
• Responsible for owning and driving technical issues to resolution
• Integrates and debugs design in the laboratory

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years FPGA design experience
• Foundational knowledge of digital logic and timing considerations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a geographically distributed team
• Attention to detail, ability to follow process and coding guidelines, participate in code reviews and accept feedback
• Experience with Programmable Logic EDA tools, such as AMD/Xilinx ISE/Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus, Siemens/Mentor Graphics, Synopsys Synplify, SoftCore Micro embedments in MicroChip, etc.
• Proven track record to design and implement FPGA modules using Verilog and/or VHDL with simulation and testbench development
• Familiarity with designing and coding for re-use, maintainability and scalability
• Desire to a member of a team, collaborating on large system designs
• Work independently, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks and results
• US citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Active United States Secret Security Clearance

  This is a 100% onsite role and the incumbent will work out of one of these locations: Carlsbad, CA, Linthicum Heights, MD, or Marlborough, MA

What will help you on the job

• MSEE degree preferred
• Familiarity with TCL, Perl, Python or another scripting language
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like SERDES, DDR2/3/4, LVDS
• Proven experience in debugging, diagnosing, and solving embedded designs issues
• System Verilog design verification techniques, UVM, or other sophisticated verification methodologies
• Experience and familiarity with Linux-based development environments

Salary range

$127,000.00 - $200,500.00 / annually.
For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $144,500.00- $216,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.