Principal Electrical Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Principal Electrical Engineer is a senior member of the FPGA development team in Leonardo DRS’s Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) division. The role supports the design, development, and testing of infrared sensors and systems, working with professionals in circuit card design, integrated circuit design, test engineering, and systems engineering. The position includes FPGA firmware development, simulation, hardware integration and test support, documentation, and ongoing product support through transition to full-scale production. The engineer is expected to drive technical work to completion on time and within budget, complete technical projects independently, and mentor and coach other engineers. U.S. citizenship is required. The position requires an active Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
• 10 or more years of experience as an FPGA Design Engineer.
• Fluency in VHDL and Verilog.
• Strong experience with Xilinx and/or Microsemi FPGAs.
• Strong experience with design and simulation tools, including Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, and Mentor QuestaSim.
• Proven ability to execute complex designs in a timely manner.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Familiarity with PC applications such as Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Department of Defense security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with image processing and algorithm development.
• Familiarity with low-power design techniques.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Visual Basic, and C/C++.
• Experience with embedded processors, microcontrollers, or DSPs.
• Working experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements analysis and electronics architecture definition.
• Perform RTL coding, test-bench design, verification, synthesis, place and route, and timing closure.
• Conduct Design Verification Testing and generate FPGA design documentation.
• Drive technology development and complete activities on time and within budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
• Complete technical projects independently and mentor and coach other engineers.
• Review customer specifications and requirements and develop designs that support them, considering cost as a key design variable.
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments.
• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements.
• Analyze designs as needed.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Support program design-to-cost and design-for-manufacture requirements.
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks.
• Communicate with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and customers as required.
• Participate in preparing complex and significant proposals.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to engineers and support personnel.
• Coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress with technical management, professionals, technicians, and support personnel.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.
• Design FPGA firmware, including RTL development in VHDL and Verilog.
• Perform FPGA simulation and support hardware integration, testing, and documentation.
• Provide ongoing product support to ensure successful transition to full-scale production.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Programs and activities supporting career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation.
• Health and emergency leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior