FPGA Lead Design Engineer – Salt Lake City, UT or Carlsbad, CA
$129,000 - $240,500
A dynamic team specializing in advanced electronic warfare and multi-function systems is seeking a talented FPGA Lead Design Engineer. This role focuses on the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge systems, including coding, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and verification testing. This position offers a unique chance to work on innovative solutions while enjoying the natural beauty and outdoor activities available in the Salt Lake City area.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead an FPGA design team in implementing and verifying complex designs for large FPGA devices.
- Perform simulation, synthesis, and placement using tools such as ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, or Altera Quartus.
- Utilize laboratory debug techniques with signal generators, digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, and other measurement devices.
- Achieve timing closure in large FPGAs.
- Implement industry-standard interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, SPI, UART, SDRAM, DDR3, JESD, PCIe).
- Apply advanced techniques in modulation, demodulation, digital filters, forward error correction, and electronic warfare.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with at least 7 years of experience.
- In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related software engineering experience.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 9+ years of FPGA design experience, particularly in Digital Signal Processing.
- Leadership experience in FPGA design projects.
- Proficiency in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog.
- Expertise in implementing signal processing for Electronic Support and Electronic Attack systems.
- Skilled in designing with high-speed serial interfaces (3+ Gbps).
- Familiarity with revision management tools like Git or ClearCase.
- Experience with C/C++/C# and Matlab/Simulink.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $129,500 - $240,500 (final offer depends on experience and location).
- Comprehensive benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
This opportunity provides a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in advanced technology while maintaining work-life balance. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team in a thriving environment.