FPGA ELECTRICAL/Mechanical, Electro/mechanical ENGINEERs needed, US Citizens only, defense industry experts only, got it

A New Beginning-Genesis 2 is seeking experienced FPGA and Mechanical/Electrical Engineers with a background in the defense industry. The role involves designing and developing complex electronic systems, including FPGA and associated hardware for weapon systems, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance at the DOD Secret level
• Able to identify component operational characteristics that may impact system performance and or sustainability
• Advanced knowledge and skill in analog, power and FPGA design required
• Analysis of the requirements, architecture definition, design and debug of FPGA and associated hardware and microcontroller products and associated firmware
• Analyze system requirements and architect FPGA based processing solutions based on requirements the latest FPGA digital technology
• Analyzes electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints and
• Architect, Implement, and verify complex algorithms in FPGAs and Software
• ASIC / FPGA designs will include various sensor interfaces, sequence verification, A/D and D/A interfaces, communication protocols, state machines, timer chains, etc. used in Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (Fuzes) for DOD weapon systems
• Assist in the development of high-level and detailed verification test plans consistent with system requirements and specifications
• Broad experience in embedded system design and solutions for communications systems
• Can work with cross functional teams to define, design, and verify FPGA solutions for radio product development projects
• Candidate will be required to analyze requirements, create FPGA specifications/development plans, create FPGA verification/test plans, code firmware designs in VHDL, code test benches in System Verilog, and verify designs meet requirements
• Contribute to process improvements to ensure hardware-firmware quality and time-to-market
• Create FPGA development cost estimates and schedules
• Creates Analog and Digital designs of circuit cards including layout using industry standard tools
• Demonstrated project leadership and management skills in embedded system and FPGA/ASIC design
• Develop self-checking test benches for FPGA design verification and validation using SystemVerilog
• Developing C# source code targeting enhanced Flash Microcontrollers
• Developing Verilog HDL targeting Antifuse and enhanced Flash FPGA's
• Digital Design practices and principles, logic design and architecture and experience with HDL's (i.e Verilog, VHDL)
• Experience in ASIC design is also applicable
• Experience in communication system signal processing theory and waveform design
• Experience in developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions
• Experience in development of embedded cryptographic security solutions for communciation products
• Experience in development of signal processing solutions for communciation products
• Experience in digital and analog circuit design, CCA and subsystem integration, and system qualification and test
• Experience in FPGA/ASIC development using VHDL or Verilog
• Experience in FPGA/ASIC verification using SystemVerilog
• Experience in UVM/OVM FPGA/ASIC verification methodology
• Experience in VHDL/Verlilog coding for synthesis
• Experience w Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools such as SVN (Subversion), GIT Bitbucket, etc
• Experience with FPGA Vendor Specific FPGA Implementation tools (Vivado/Quartus/Libero)
• Experience with integrating FPGA firmware on hardware
• Experience with lab tools: Logic Analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analyzers
• Experience with MatLab, Simulink or similar digital signal processing (DSP) modelling tools
• Experience with RTL development using VHDL, as well as FPGA verification methodologies using System Verilog
• Experience with TCL or Python scripting languages
• Experience with Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
• Experience working in a Linux based development environment
• Familiar with hardware, software and firmware development methodologies to ensure quality and time-to-market (design verification, code reviews, unit testing, prototyping and product testing)
• Familiar working with code version control repository tools, such as Subversion (SVN), GIT or TFS
• Focus on Verilog FPGA design, System Verilog UVM verification and C# based microcontroller development
• FPGA design experience
• FPGA/Digital Design background to support our development of secure tactical communication products
• Function in an FPGA developer/verification role, working in a cross functional team environment to design, verify and test modem/signal processing-based FPGA firmware for radio communication systems
• Highly talented, motivated, and versatile engineers that can create the next generation fuzing solutions
• Implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices
• Knowledge using SystemVerilog for verification with AVM, VMM, OVM, or UVM a plus
• Knowledge using Verilog for Logic Design
• Leads Electrical Engineering development efforts employing EVMS as a Control Account Manager to deliver complex electrical designs while meeting or exceeding program cost and schedule requirements, required for Level 5; preferred for Level 4
• Maintain and drive improvement of FPGA Development processes
• Manage and lead a team of embedded FPGA engineers developing FPGA firmware for wireless communication system applications and products
• Manage budget and schedule of assigned development projects
• Microsemi / Actel is our targeted FPGA and QuestaSim is our simulation tool
• Perform detailed analysis including requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, and maintenance of radio communications products
• Performing effective analysis of functional issues or performance profiling with the hardware and firmware in test environments or target host systems
• Performs qualification and test of electrical hardware and systems including the support of customer site installations and troubleshooting. Travel to customer installation sites required
• Prepare design and implementation reviews. Present technical briefings and status to internal and external customers
• Prior experience with EVMS Earned value management system & project management required for Level 5; preferred for Level 4
• Processing focused digital design and verification engineers to support our development of tactical communication products
• Proficiency in EVMS, Control Account Management and design team leadership required for Level 5; preferred for Level 4
• Proficient in LTSpice, Cadence/Allegro PCB Designer, Mentor Graphics, VHDL and Verilog using Xilinx Vivado
• Proficient in technical writing to include Electrical test procedures, specifications, white papers, design reviews and technical presentations
• Programming experience in C for embedded systems, including development of algorithms, manipulation of data structures, and implementing highly optimized code
• Responsibilities for a team of FPGA engineers, including setting goals, timecard responsibilities, development plans, and training
• Responsible for architecting, designing, developing, modifying, evaluating and integrating electronic circuit cards, electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for complex, high performance seabed hydrophone systems
• Responsible for architecture, design and development of next generation Electronic Safe and Arm Devices utilizing the latest state of the art technologies
• Responsible for driving teams work to delivery completion and metrics of the team
• Responsible for leading and guiding the development of complex electronics hardware and subassemblies for a variety of seabed applications
• Responsible for managing resources, schedule, and budget for firmware development projects
• Responsible for providing input to program bids and generating bases of estimate
• Solid technical writing skills/ability to communicate technical concepts/solutions both inside/outside of the organization
• Work with cross functional teams as needed to define and refine design requirements and implement
• Working knowledge and experience in implementation and testing of MODEM RF Designs
• Working knowledge and experience with vendor specific FPGA verification tools (Mentor Questa, Visualizer)
• Working knowledge of FPGA/ASIC development and verification processes

Requirements:

• US Citizens only
• Defense industry experience is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance at the DOD Secret level
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Advanced knowledge and skill in analog, power and FPGA design required
• Analysis of the requirements, architecture definition, design and debug of FPGA and associated hardware and microcontroller products and associated firmware
• Analyze system requirements and architect FPGA based processing solutions based on requirements the latest FPGA digital technology
• Analyzes electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Architect, Implement, and verify complex algorithms in FPGAs and Software
• ASIC / FPGA designs will include various sensor interfaces, sequence verification, A/D and D/A interfaces, communication protocols, state machines, timer chains, etc. used in Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (Fuzes) for DOD weapon systems
• Assist in the development of high-level and detailed verification test plans consistent with system requirements and specifications
• Broad experience in embedded system design and solutions for communications systems
• Can work with cross functional teams to define, design, and verify FPGA solutions for radio product development projects
• Candidate will be required to analyze requirements, create FPGA specifications/development plans, create FPGA verification/test plans, code firmware designs in VHDL, code test benches in System Verilog, and verify designs meet requirements
• Contribute to process improvements to ensure hardware-firmware quality and time-to-market
• Create FPGA development cost estimates and schedules
• Creates Analog and Digital designs of circuit cards including layout using industry standard tools
• Demonstrated project leadership and management skills in embedded system and FPGA/ASIC design
• Develop self-checking test benches for FPGA design verification and validation using SystemVerilog
• Developing C# source code targeting enhanced Flash Microcontrollers
• Developing Verilog HDL targeting Antifuse and enhanced Flash FPGA's
• Digital Design practices and principles, logic design and architecture and experience with HDL's (i.e Verilog, VHDL)
• Experience in ASIC design is also applicable
• Experience in communication system signal processing theory and waveform design
• Experience in developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions
• Experience in development of embedded cryptographic security solutions for communication products
• Experience in development of signal processing solutions for communication products
• Experience in digital and analog circuit design, CCA and subsystem integration, and system qualification and test
• Experience in FPGA/ASIC development using VHDL or Verilog
• Experience in FPGA/ASIC verification using SystemVerilog
• Experience in UVM/OVM FPGA/ASIC verification methodology
• Experience in VHDL/Verilog coding for synthesis
• Experience with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools such as SVN (Subversion), GIT Bitbucket, etc
• Experience with FPGA Vendor Specific FPGA Implementation tools (Vivado/Quartus/Libero)
• Experience with integrating FPGA firmware on hardware
• Experience with lab tools: Logic Analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analyzers
• Experience with MatLab, Simulink or similar digital signal processing (DSP) modelling tools
• Experience with RTL development using VHDL, as well as FPGA verification methodologies using System Verilog
• Experience with TCL or Python scripting languages
• Experience with Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
• Experience working in a Linux based development environment
• Experienced in Creating Analog and Digital designs of circuit cards including layout using industry standard tools such as LTSpice, Cadence, Mentor Graphics and Vivado
• Familiar with hardware, software and firmware development methodologies to ensure quality and time-to-market (design verification, code reviews, unit testing, prototyping and product testing)
• Familiar working with code version control repository tools, such as Subversion (SVN), GIT or TFS
• Focus on Verilog FPGA design, System Verilog UVM verification and C# based microcontroller development
• FPGA design experience
• FPGA/Digital Design background to support our development of secure tactical communication products
• Function in an FPGA developer/verification role, working in a cross functional team environment to design, verify and test modem/signal processing-based FPGA firmware for radio communication systems
• Highly talented, motivated, and versatile engineers that can create the next generation fuzing solutions
• Implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices
• Knowledge using SystemVerilog for verification with AVM, VMM, OVM, or UVM a plus
• Knowledge using Verilog for Logic Design
• Leads Electrical Engineering development efforts employing EVMS as a Control Account Manager to deliver complex electrical designs while meeting or exceeding program cost and schedule requirements, required for Level 5; preferred for Level 4
• Maintain and drive improvement of FPGA Development processes
• Manage and lead a team of embedded FPGA engineers developing FPGA firmware for wireless communication system applications and products
• Manage budget and schedule of assigned development projects
• Microsemi / Actel is our targeted FPGA and QuestaSim is our simulation tool
• Perform detailed analysis including requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, and maintenance of radio communications products
• Performing effective analysis of functional issues or performance profiling with the hardware and firmware in test environments or target host systems
• Performs qualification and test of electrical hardware and systems including the support of customer site installations and troubleshooting. Travel to customer installation sites required
• Prepare design and implementation reviews. Present technical briefings and status to internal and external customers
• Prior experience with EVMS Earned value management system & project management required for Level 5; preferred for Level 4
• Processing focused digital design and verification engineers to support our development of tactical communication products
• Proficiency in EVMS, Control Account Management and design team leadership required for Level 5; preferred for Level 4
• Proficient in LTSpice, Cadence/Allegro PCB Designer, Mentor Graphics, VHDL and Verilog using Xilinx Vivado
• Proficient in technical writing to include Electrical test procedures, specifications, white papers, design reviews and technical presentations
• Programming experience in C for embedded systems, including development of algorithms, manipulation of data structures, and implementing highly optimized code
• Responsibilities for a team of FPGA engineers, including setting goals, timecard responsibilities, development plans, and training
• Responsible for architecting, designing, developing, modifying, evaluating and integrating electronic circuit cards, electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for complex, high performance seabed hydrophone systems
• Responsible for architecture, design and development of next generation Electronic Safe and Arm Devices utilizing the latest state of the art technologies
• Responsible for driving teams work to delivery completion and metrics of the team
• Responsible for leading and guiding the development of complex electronics hardware and subassemblies for a variety of seabed applications
• Responsible for managing resources, schedule, and budget for firmware development projects
• Responsible for providing input to program bids and generating bases of estimate
• Solid technical writing skills/ability to communicate technical concepts/solutions both inside/outside of the organization
• Work with cross functional teams as needed to define and refine design requirements and implement
• Working knowledge and experience in implementation and testing of MODEM RF Designs
• Working knowledge and experience with vendor specific FPGA verification tools (Mentor Questa, Visualizer)
• Working knowledge of FPGA/ASIC development and verification processes
• Years experience in FPGA/Firmware development, as well as experience in technical team and project leadership