Electronic Hardware / FPGA Engineer

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking an Electronic Hardware / FPGA Engineer to join a team developing a new control system platform for nuclear power plants. This role involves designing and implementing electronic hardware and software for I&C systems, requiring strong technical problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare design specifications
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design using tools such as Altium
• Programable Logic Device (PLD) design
• Field Programable Gate Array (FPGA) design
• Performing simulation/module testing of design
• Performing integration testing of the design
• Documenting test results
• Creating manufacturing test procedures for designs
• Performing PLD / FPGA code reviews
• Performing Verification of Design Specifications and Reports
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks
• Work with Tech Leads to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes
• Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance
• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures
• Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline
• Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities
• Effectively manage multiple priorities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of common PLD/FPGA languages and PLD/FPGA development tools (Signal Tap, Debuggers, etc)
• Experience with coding conventions, unit testing and integration testing of PLD/FPGA's
• Circuit board layout experience
• Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving
• Effective use of data structures and algorithms
• Experience understanding coding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly
• Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo
• Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption
• Experience in adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement