Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer - FPGA 1

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer - FPGA in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on designing and validating FPGA/ASIC components for wireless digital communications, including modulation, demodulation, and DSP techniques.

Responsibilities include verification, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, secure hardware solutions. A secret clearance may be required, with eligibility to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 6 years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in FPGA/ASIC programming using VHDL is preferred.
• Strong background in digital signal processing and RF modem design.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex modem and/or DSP circuits in FPGA devices.
• Perform FPGA verification through simulation and unit testing.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and integration activities.
• Support product integration and field testing in lab and on-site environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

FPGA design

DSP

RF communications

Modulation/Demodulation

Networking interfaces

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Graduate degree in related field

10 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer - FPGA

Job Code: 45083

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule:9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked-and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented FPGA design engineer with industry experience in wireless digital communications, modems, networking, and/or digital signal processing (DSP). Designs, develops, verifies, and maintains FPGA and ASIC components in accordance with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the product life cycle to support the development of new and sustainment of legacy products. May interface with customers, vendors, and other cross functional technical and support personnel.

Areas of desired technical experience or education include:

• Modulation
• Demodulation
• Digital filters
• Forward Error Correction (FEC)
• Networking
• Industry standard interfaces (e.g. 10/100/1000 Ethernet, SPI, UART, SDRAM, DDR3, JESD, PCIe, Ethernet).
• FPGA verification through simulation and unit testing.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices.
• Broad experience in signal processing for RF communications systems.
• Design, implement, and verify FPGA and ASIC solutions
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and integration activities
• Support product integration and test activities in the lab and field as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the team
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance level

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field) and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in communication system signal processing theory and waveform design
• Working knowledge and experience in testing and debugging of Cryptographic Unit Designs
• Experience with FPGA Vendor Specific FPGA Implementation tools (Vivado/Quartus)
• Experience in laboratory debug techniques using digital scopes, logic analyzers, BERTS, and other complex measurement devices.
• Knowledge of SATCOM architecture
• Proficient in FPGA / ASIC programming using VHDL
• Experience with MatLab, Simulink or similar DSP modelling tools Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug FPGA firmware and related hardware issues
• 4 years of experience in FPGA / ASIC programming using VHDL
• 4 years of experience with MatLab, Simulink or similar DSP modelling tools. Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug FPGA firmware and related hardware issues

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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