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

A New Beginning-Genesis 2 is seeking FPGA and Mechanical/Electrical Engineer experts with defense industry experience. The role involves designing and developing FPGA solutions and electronic circuit cards for military applications, including weapons systems.

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 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
• 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
• Advanced knowledge and skill in analog, power and FPGA design required
• 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
• 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