FPGA Design Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

2d•$75,000 - $156,000

About The Position

We are seeking a talented principal engineer to join the digital design team at Draper. The successful candidate will contribute to FPGA development with an emphasis on architecture, design, simulation, and test/support. Candidate must have experience using high level design and simulation tools and be familiar with process flows supporting design and simulation for digital FPGA efforts. Applicant should also be familiar with embedded software development for FPGA SoCs. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently as well as working and communicating effectively with team members from multiple engineering, program, and customer groups. As a principal member, you will have leadership opportunities and mentoring responsibilities. Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of hardware security, signal or image processing, filter design and algorithm implementation in hardware. Direct experience with embedded FPGA design is required.

Requirements

Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing.
Understanding of design and general computer architecture.
Ability to write detailed design specifications.
Computer programming and coding abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
Fluent in Verilog or VHDL
Significant experience in FPGA Design / Development
Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado and/or Microsemi Libero
Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa
Significant experience with design closure including timing, power, and area for SWaP constrained designs
Experience with high speed interfaces like SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS
Experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teaming skills
Self-starter and a good team player
Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored
Experience in hardware design and hands-on lab debug
Experience working with FPGA design verification teams
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of hardware security, signal or image processing, filter design and algorithm implementation in hardware.
Experience with Matlab/Simulink
UVM skills (Test and/or Test Bench Development)

Responsibilities

Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors.
Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.
Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective and solutions for products.
Collaborate and communicate with management, internal, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
Independently executes assignments with minimal oversight.
Able to apply technical knowledge to solve problems.
Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

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