RTL- Hardware Design Engineer

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Hardware Design Engineer 3 with our client. This is a hybrid role 5 days a week for first 2 weeks a month with flexibility once ramped up.

• Location: Hybrid role 5 days a week for first 2 weeks a month with flexibility once ramped up. Will need to be located in Silicon Valley, Austin, TX, Redmond, WA, OR Raleigh, NC

Job Description:

• The main function of a hardware engineer is to research, design, develop, test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. A typical hardware engineer is responsible for the manufacture and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
• What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work on one of the most critical AI chips
• Unique Selling Points: Very challenging work where they can learn a ton and how each IP interacts

Job Responsibilities:

• Purpose of the Team: Team got expanded, so the role of sponsor is managing particular Ips that go into a chip.
• Key projects:
• Next generation of the MEIA chip
• Need someone to look into the design and understand what is happening / be able to assist
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm:
• 10-20% meetings
• 70-80% heads down/focus work Job Qualifications:
  • Must Have 5-7+ years experience with Complex RTL work experience.
  • Must Have 5-7 years experience with Design Verification (de-bugging).
  • Must Have 5-7 years experience with RTL fundamentals (quality checks such as cdc and lint).
  • 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field required; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Have design and de-bugging experience in system blocks
  • Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Team player and detail oriented.
  • Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
  • Basic knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operation of telecommunications systems.
  • Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
  • Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field.
  Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Hybrid role 5 days a week for first 2 weeks a month with flexibility once ramped up. Will need to be located in Silicon Valley, Austin, TX, Redmond, WA, OR Raleigh, NC
  • Pay Range: $63/hr. to $96/hr DOE and location
  • An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.
  Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.