Programmable Logic Engineer (Secret Clearance)

In this role, you will help develop high-speed signal processing algorithms 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
• 8+ 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 be a member of a team, collaborating on large system designs
• Work independently, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks and results
• ship required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Clearance
• This is a 100% onsite role and the incumbent will work out of one of these locations: Carlsbad, CA, Linthicum Heights, MD, Tampa FL, 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 design issues
• System Verilog design verification techniques, UVM, or other sophisticated verification methodologies
• Experience and familiarity with Linux-based development environments
• Active United States Secret Security Clearance