This position will be Facility/Onsite or Flex with more than 50% from Facility
Industry: Engineering
Job Category: Engineering - Other Engineering
Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
DOD Secret Security Clearance
We are seeking an Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer (Adv Software Eng) to develop, integrate, test, and support custom FPGA firmware within the Torpedo Systems Group (TSG). The TSG designs, develops, demonstrates, produces, assembles, tests and delivers torpedo SONAR arrays and electronic assemblies. The TSG team works with the Navy, internal production staff and the representatives from other companies to advance torpedo performance and lower production costs.
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
Be part of a team comprised of design, system engineering, and electrical engineering to develop embedded systems. Duties include:
Architect, design, and document FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows
Develop firmware in accordance with detailed designs descriptions
Simulate and test firmware components in preparation for integration
Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints
Review synthesis and timing reports, address issues
Integrate and test firmware on target hardware
Identify necessary schematic updates and hardware reworks to support design
Utilize FPGA tools and laboratory equipment for integration and debug
Document failures, identify root causes, implement fixes, and verify changes
Maintain configuration management documentation for the FPGA design
Keys Skills:
Experience implementing FPGA firmware including custom VHDL components containing state machines, synchronous/asynchronous logic, processes, and external interfaces
Understanding of the underlying FPGA fabric the firmware utilizes
Experience working across cross-clock boundaries
Familiarity with Xilinx (AMD) and/or Altera (Intel) compiler, programming, and debug tools
Experience reviewing schematics, parts lists, and re-work documentation
Methodical problem-solving skills
Motivation to independently research and resolve issues
Strong written and oral communication skills
What Sets You Apart:
Familiarity with floor planning and timing optimizations
Working knowledge of standard network protocols (e.g., IPv4, UDP, TCP/IP)
Implementing custom digital signal processing filters
Security Clearance Required: Yes
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Full-time Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes
Candidate Details
5+ to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Screening Questions
Do you currently hold or are you able to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance?