FPGA Engineer R&D

The Pennsylvania State University-posted 10 days ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Hybrid • University Park, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

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Seeking motivated entry to senior level FPGA engineers to join the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. The role involves extensive knowledge in FPGA design. We desire a person interested in collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers to develop the next level of processing and analysis algorithms, possess an inquisitive mind, and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions. ARL fosters and develops some of the greatest minds that the Department of Defense (DoD) has to offer. This position seeks to train/mentor individuals in becoming experts in the area of algorithm development. Locations include onsite in either State College, PA or Reston, VA with potential hybrid options. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. This position will be filled at the professional, intermediate professional or advanced professional level, depending on your education and work experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors' degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline for the professional level.

Design real-time digital signal processing systems using FPGAs
Work on FPGA development and systems engineering
Define and coordinate interfaces within the systems
Develop and carry out hardware and firmware tests
Work on signal processing algorithm development and/or optimization
Analyze cost and risk factors involved in system development activities
Perform system verification and validation to ensure efficiency, reliability and compatibility
May mentor and/or train lower level employees and students in the department and/or division
Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific FPGA tasks within the project scope
Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations, primarily related to focus areas
Manage FPGA projects of small or moderate size and scope; make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of assigned projects.
Develop project status reports for appropriate distributions
Assist in concept development and participate in the design analyses of engineering systems independently evaluating, selecting, and applying scientific or engineering procedures and techniques to assignments
Author or co-author papers, proposals, presentations and reports on defined topics
Contribute to proposals, reports and presentations in the division related to FPGA efforts while maintaining external research relationships

Experience designing and testing with FPGAs
Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog
Knowledge and exposure to prototyping, signal processing, FPGA, cellular, wireless, algorithms, communications and creative thinking
Programming/Scripting in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++ with a Linux operating system environment
An ability to take your technical strengths and adapt them to new and adjacent areas of interest
Out-of-the-box thinking to find creative solutions for cutting edge technology, design, and applications
A solid understanding of advanced math
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply

Enjoy collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers to develop the next level of processing and analysis algorithms
Possess an inquisitive mind and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions

We offer an environment where you have the ability to stretch yourself technically
We provide a dynamic research environment where one can work on a variety of problems and tasks
Excellent Work/Life balance with a generous time-off policy
75% off Penn State tuition for you and your family

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