Computer Engineer

Tyonek Native Corporation

About The Position

The Computer Engineer will develop advanced FPGA solutions that power both current and next‑generation defense systems. This role involves full‑lifecycle FPGA development, from requirements and architecture through design, verification, and implementation. The engineer will collaborate closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to deliver optimized, reliable, and mission‑critical FPGA architectures tailored for performance, device utilization, power efficiency, and thermal requirements. U.S. citizenship is required. This position is located at a facility requiring special access, and the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience with HDL programming: VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
Experience with FPGA simulation tools and industry‑standard verification languages.
Experience with Xilinx FPGA architectures and tools.
Strong understanding of digital design principles, including:
Timing analysis
Clock‑domain crossing
Signal integrity
Experience in hardware‑software integration and validation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Responsibilities

Develop complex FPGA designs, including specification, architecture, implementation, and verification.
Work with high‑speed I/O designs and communication protocols (PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.).
Manage and coordinate engineering efforts across multiple projects, ensuring seamless integration and development of TPSs.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks, taking proactive measures to mitigate potential issues
Establish and maintain effective communication channels with customers, program managers, and stakeholders to address concerns and provide regular project updates
Provide accurate and timely estimates to completion for ongoing projects, ensuring adherence to established timelines
Conduct technical drawing reviews to support project development and documentation
Develop and integrate automated tests (Test Program Sets) for digital and mixed signal Electronic Circuit Assemblies.
Interpret Test Requirements Specification for RF, Analog, Digital cards, and Power Supplies.
Use design software to develop Printed Circuit Boards.
Works under general supervision; reports to a supervisor or manager.
Other Duties as Assigned