FPGA Design Engineer

San Diego, California

Our client is a well-established and exciting Space company based in San Diego and they are looking for an FPGA Engineer to join an experienced team to help Design across their Systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the design, test, and integration of complex, high speed FPGAs.
• Fully document design details and hold a design review prior to implementation.
• Implement the approved design using VHDL.
• Verify the design by generating all necessary test benches and/or test vectors and simulating with ModelSim.
• Target the design to a Xilinx orActel device using synthesis and place & route tools.
• Able to work in a fast-paced development team, working closely with hardware and software engineers during test and integration.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (mix of the below):

• Minimum BSEE with 2 years experience (or Masters).
• Experience in the design of FPGA logic, good knowledge of digital device characteristics, design and simulation tools (i.e. ModelSim) based on HDL (Hardware Description Language, VHDL preferred).
• Experience using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers) with board-level integration/test.
• Able to understand, read, and review schematic drawings.
• Self-directive person with ability to handle a dynamic work environment.
• Experienced with external memory interfaces such as SDRAM, EEPROM, etc.
• The ability to write solid VHDL code given the requirements.
• Familiarity with A/D and D/A interfacing.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Xilinx/Actel is desired.
• Space hardware, communication hardware, and/or radiation background is a plus.
• Experienced in using Chipscope is preferred.

If you are interested in this position then please apply straight away – candidates will need to be US Citizens OR Permanent residents.