Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineering - FPGA/ ASIC Hardware Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineering - FPGA/ ASIC Hardware Engineer for one of our client to support the architecture, design, and development of next-generation Electronic Safe and Arm Devices using state-of-the-art technologies. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and developing advanced technologies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job Description:
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. Microsemi / Actel is our targeted FPGA and QuestaSim is our simulation tool. The primary responsibilities will focus on Verilog FPGA design, System Verilog UVM verification and C# based microcontroller development.
Essential Functions: Analysis of the requirements, architecture definition, design and debug of FPGA and associated hardware and microcontroller products and associated firmware./ Developing Verilog HDL targeting Antifuse and enhanced Flash FPGAs./ Performing effective analysis of functional issues or performance profiling with the hardware and firmware in test environments or target host systems./ Contribute to process improvements to ensure hardware-firmware quality and time-to-market.
Qualifications: 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.
Preferred Additional Skills: Knowledge using Verilog for Logic Design./ Programming experience in C for embedded systems, including development of algorithms, manipulation of data structures, and implementing highly optimized code./ Experience with lab tools: Logic Analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/ICE debuggers and protocol analyzers/ 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./ Digital Design practices and principles, logic design and architecture and experience with HDL's (i.e Verilog, VHDL)./ Knowledge using SystemVerilog for verification with AVM, VMM, OVM, or UVM a plus/ Developing C# source code targeting Bare-Metal Microcontroller Development./ Good English knowledge (speech and writing);/ Be action-oriented and organized;/ Ability to handle short notice needs/requests/ Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree/ Willingness to Travel - Occasionally.
Screening Questions:
What has them looking for a new role?
What's their salary requirements?
What's their current location? If relocation is needed, are they a homeowner or a renter?
Are they eligible for DOD Secret Security Clearance? Do they hold dual citizenship?
When would they be able to start?
Have they ever served in the military or worked for the federal government?
How many total years of experience do they have?