Job ID: 115675The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.
-Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Melbourne, Fl
Career Functional Area: Engineering
Relocation Available: Yes
Type: Exempt Full-time
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: First
Job SummaryThe individual will be a senior member of the FPGA development team of DRS' Electro Optics and Imaging Systems (EOIS) division, and will interface with other team members representing a wide range of disciplines; including circuit card design, integrated circuit design, test engineering, and systems engineering. In this role, the senior FPGA design engineer will support the design, development, and test of Infrared Sensors and Systems.
Job Responsibilities- The key responsibilities are the following: participate in requirements analysis, electronics architecture definition, RTL coding, test bench design, verification, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, Design Verification Testing, and the generation of FPGA design documentation.
- Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
- Ability to complete a technical project independently
- Mentor and coach other engineers
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
- Analyze designs as necessary
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
- Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
- Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
- Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
- Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Qualifications Education: BSEE or BSCpE
Experience: 10+ years of experience as an FPGA Design Engineer
Fluent in VHDL and Verilog
Strong experience using Xilinx and/or Microsemi FPGAs
Strong experience with design and simulation tools (Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Mentor QuestaSim)
Proven capability of executing complex designs in a timely manner
Good interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to work well in a team environment
Familiar with PC applications like Windows, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
DESIRED SKILLS Experience with image processing and algorithm development, preferred but not required
Familiar with low-power design techniques
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Visual Basic, and C/C++, preferred but not required
Experience with embedded processors, microcontrollers, or DSPs
Working experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FPGA firmware design including RTL development in VHDL and Verilog
FPGA simulation, hardware integration/test support, and documentation
On-going support of products to ensure successful transition to full scale production
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
