FPGA Engineer Job AD

Our Vision

Rampart's vision is to be the fabric of connectivity.

Our Values

We believe that privacy is a right.

We aspire to advance the boundaries of science.

We affirm that the sum of us is greater than some of us.

Who are we?

We're an early-stage, deep-tech company based in Maryland. Our passion for technology is matched by our commitment to the employee experience. Through dedicated collaboration, we partner closely with our team to seek out the most talented professionals with a passion for mission. We routinely create opportunities for continuous learning and growth, both technically and interpersonally, in pursuit of unlocking the full potential of each employee. Our goal is to nurture a high-performance team and culture by hiring individuals who are self-motivated and thrive on solving complex problems.

As an organization, we think deeply about foundational challenges in systems, signals, and science. We've advanced the bounds of information theory, secured independent validation and patents, and built systems and networks that are revolutionizing secure communications. Our solutions are fundamental advances in science that should not be considered possible and we are looking for professionals who want to help continue to push the boundaries of science.

What You'll Do

Rampart has ambitious goals. Working here, you will contribute to the foundation of next generation wireless capabilities. As an FPGA Engineer, your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Develop high-level design requirements and block-level micro-architectures, partition design within FPGA constraints, and create specification documents
• Develop RTL designs using HDL, with emphasis on DSP and digital communication system blocks (physical layer, link layer, error correction, etc.)
• Develop test benches and test cases for block and system-level functional verification using MATLAB HDL Verifier, emphasizing bit-matching and self-checking

Why Rampart?

We are an equal opportunity employer who actively celebrates diversity and who is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are looking for professionals who bring their unique talents, curiosity for learning and communicate fresh perspectives and ideas.

In addition to our unique culture and mission, we offer the following benefits:

• 100% Employer-Funded Carefirst Open PPO
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions
• Employee Incentive Plan
• All Federal Holidays and Generous PTO!

Are We a Match?

We're hiring for a broad range of roles and skills within the organization. Submit a resume if your experience aligns with any of the following:

• 4 years of professional FPGA development experience
• Proficient in development of HDL modules using SystemVerilog and/or VHDL
• Advanced experience in Lattice, Intel/Altera, Microsemi/Microchip, or RFSoC development flows and techniques
• Experience developing HDL modules and systems of modules from initial specification through simulation and bitfile creation
• Ability to read and write MATLAB scripts

Your offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a personal background check which may consist of a criminal history search (including the 50 states sex offender registry), education and employment verification. Depending on the position, the background check may also include drug testing, motor vehicle search, fingerprinting and the ability to perform the required job duties, which shall include the ability to receive and disclose export-controlled technology consistent with applicable export control laws and regulations. The background check must be completed before commencing employment at Rampart Communications.