Senior FPGA Engineer

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC

12h

About The Position

The Senior FPGA Engineer will play a critical role in the design and development of advanced FPGA solutions supporting cutting-edge space-based electronic systems. This position is responsible for architecting, implementing, and verifying complex high-speed programmable logic designs for Software Defined Radios (SDRs), On-Board Processors (OBPs), and storage solutions using the latest AMD (Xilinx) technologies. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in RTL design, timing closure, simulation, and system integration, and thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment delivering mission-critical solutions to DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical degree
6+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree OR a 4+ years of experience with a master’s degree
Experience with firmware design, simulation and verification
Thorough understanding of FPGA design methodology including physical synthesis, static timing analysis, place/route, verification, power analysis, and timing closure techniques
Experience designing with Xilinx SoC/FPGA devices using the Vivado Design Suite
Experience using Vivado IP Integrator
Experience with RTL logic design and coding using VHDL
Experience writing simulation testbenches to identify bugs and verify designs using SystemVerilog
Experience with board bring-up/verification in an electronic lab environment and use of FPGA ILA-based debugging tools such as Vivado HW Debugger, Chipscope, SmartDebug

Nice To Haves

Experience programming and implementing designs using the Versal AI Engines
Experience designing with Microsemi (Microchip) FPGAs using Libero
Experience using revision control systems, such as Git
Experience using Modelsim/Questasim and/or Aldec simulation tools
Experience using simulation verification libraries such as UVVM, UVM, OVM, etc.
Familiarity with lab test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.
Highly productive, self-motivated person able to contribute as an individual and work within a distributed team
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
MATLAB and Simulink
Linux
C/C++

Responsibilities

Work within a multi-discipline team of engineers designing Software Defined Radios (SDRs), On-Board Processors (OBPs) and storage solutions for space applications utilizing the latest Xilinx (AMD) technologies (e.g., Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC, Zynq Ultrascale+ RFSoC, and Versal ACAP)
Create and maintain complete FPGA designs using a combination of VHDL and Vivado IP Integrator with a strong emphasis on efficient data path architecture, reliable timing closures, and high-performance implementations
Code, simulate and verify a wide range of RTL modules for FPGAs including modules for digital signal processing (DSP), control algorithms, interfaces to external peripherals, etc.
Design and implement solutions that use embedded ARM processors, DDR4 memory, high-speed serial interfaces such as Aurora, JESD204B/C, PCIe, 1G/10G/100G Ethernet, etc.
Create and maintain comprehensive simulation test bench modules to ensure a high degree of code coverage and verify functionality of firmware modules
Create and maintain Timing Constraints to ensure design is fully constrained and consistent Timing Results are achieved post-implementation
Create and maintain IP core level and Top-Level design documents
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and contribute towards FPGA Design methodologies and best practices
Work in close collaboration with hardware and software engineers throughout the integration process to ensure that FPGA designs are correctly implemented
Mentor junior engineers: provide training, guidance, and support as needed
Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life with AD&D
Short term disability
Long term disability
Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
Paid time off
Holidays
401(k) (including company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)