FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer

The FPGA Engineer will contribute to the design, test, and integration of complex FPGA-based control algorithms for state-of-the-art transmitter systems. This individual will work closely with hardware and software engineers throughout the program development and system installation.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the definition and documentation of functional requirements; translate requirements into FPGA architectures.
• Implement and document FPGA designs using HDL (VHDL, etc.).
• Support system integration and test to produce functional designs.
• Debug and test code on hardware using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, etc.
• Define and coordinate software tasks related to hardware-software interfaces within FPGA-based circuit card assemblies.
• Design and implement test procedures for both chip-level and board-level.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Report any quality problems or defects to management for corrective action.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 1 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the FPGA design process, including simulation, synthesis, implementation, and timing closure.
• FPGA design experience using Verilog/System Verilog or VHDL languages targeting Xilinx/Altera FPGAs.
• Comfort working closely with HW/RF engineering specialties on design and configuration for RF communication systems.
• Experience using version control tools to manage states of files and develop them collaboratively.
• Experience designing re-usable circuits for multiple projects.
• Familiarity with FPGA-based high-speed memory and bus interfaces, i.e., PCIe, DDR3.
• Exposure to software and hardware interaction, i.e., Linux host / PCIe endpoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA design flows using both ISE and Vivado.
• Experience with RF system design.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink or equivalent for developing DSP algorithms implemented in FPGAs.
• High-level programming skills (C, Python, etc.).
• Experience with DSP implementation: decimation/interpolation filters, fractional delay filters, up/down conversion, NCO, FFT, and waveform generation.
• Understanding of digital signal processing hardware architectures, preferably FMC module interfacing to FPGA-based carrier card assemblies.
• Experience in FPGA hardware interfaces related to RF sampling and waveform generation using A/D and D/A converters.

Work Environment:

The work environment consists of an office setting where you will collaborate closely with the hardware engineering team. The team includes five members, working together to meet project timelines. This role may require some travel, and while having a security clearance is beneficial, it is not mandatory. The focus is on defining and implementing FPGA designs, requiring a balance of creative thinking and technical execution.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $110000.00/yr. Benefits PDF- see Liz401k, medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in DALLAS, TX.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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