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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a talented Senior FPGA/Firmware Design & Analysis Engineer - Lead or Senior - to join the Design Engineering Team in Huntsville, AL, on the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missile-defense program.
The Design Engineering team is responsible for designing RADAR seeker upgrades and next generation concepts, as well as supporting production and special test equipment design. Boeing has a multi-year contract to develop, test, and manufacture the PAC-3 RADAR seeker. This program encompasses concurrent design, test and manufacturing as new upgrades to this complex electro-mechanical assembly are incorporated into production. This long-term program is rapidly growing in Huntsville, Alabama, due to design updates and production growth.
Position Responsibilities:
Leads the design of electronic hardware, FPGAs, and/or firmware focused on RADAR seeker and Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) requirements
Evaluates and integrates third-party intellectual property (IP) cores and verification IP (VIP) cores
Identifies critical performance measures and develops processes for computing them
Supports the integration of designs with other hardware and software components/systems
Develops test system requirements and verification methodologies
Supports circuit board designs for engineering and operational systems
Reviews testing and analysis activities to assure compliance to requirements
Supports test plans/procedures development and test events
Executes Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolutions
Exhibits good communication, analytical, and organizational skills, within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Domestic travel may be required up to 10% of the time depending on business needs
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
This worksite participates in Boeing's optional 4/10 schedule rotation. 4/10 is a rotation in which employees can work 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week and receive every Friday off.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience working with ASICs or FPGAs
Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in electrical engineering
Experience using one or more software tool suites: Xilinx ISE, Xilinx Vivado and Microsemi Libero
Experience with Verilog, Very High Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL), and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) using SystemVerilog for Verification
Hands on experience with Ultrascale+ FPGA chipset, RFSoC FPGAs, 10Gb ethernet core, GTH/GTY transceivers, DDR4 interface, DMA transfers, and PCIE interface.
Hands on hardware implementation and troubleshooting experience of the above.
Knowledge of Linux shell scripting
Experience with embedded processor and System-On-a-Chip development3
Proven experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams
Other Relevant Skills
Experience of digital and RF test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and failure diagnosis
Experience working other engineering teams (e.g. board designers, system engineers, requirement engineers, reliability engineers, test engineers), to ensure designs function safely and reliably when deployed by assisting in Worst Case Circuit Analysis, IO timing, IO type selection, life analysis, etc.
Experience building self-checking test benches and bus functional models for FPGA simulation
Hands on experience with integration and debug
Typical Education/Experience:
Lead : Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Senior: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift Work Statement:
This position is for 1st shift
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range, level 4: $118,150 - $159,850
Summary pay range, level 5: $145,350 - $196,650
Applications for this position will be accepted through July 23, 2024.
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.