SR Hardware Development Engineer - FPGA/CPLD Validation

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THE ROLE:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Hardware Development Engineer to work on cutting-edge technologies with our NTSG - Network Technologies Solutions Group. If you are passionate about hardware development, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. We are seeking a talented and experienced Engineer to join our team, focusing on hardware systems and products.

THE PERSON:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Development Engineer - FPGA/CPLD Validation to drive the continuation of existing and future hardware systems and products. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the functionality, reliability, and performance of our hardware products around PCIe, DDR and Ethernet subsystems, while keeping an outlook for future enabling and related technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware engineering, excellent technical skills, and communication skill.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

FPGA/CPLD Knowledge:

• Write and maintain RTL using Verilog to implement complex digital logic

• Need work in lab to validate the design and collaboration with system engineer

• Need have good knowledge of various IP to be integrated into the design.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including escalation from manufacturing, quality, and field service, to ensure hardware products meet customer requirements.  

FPGA/CPLD Validation: 

• Need to know writing test bench to validate the design

• Perform synthesis, place-and-route activity and timing analysis

• Familiar with XIlinX/Lattice devices and tool

Design and Implementation of Improvements: 

• Identify opportunities for hardware improvements and cost reductions. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement hardware improvements, including design changes, component second source validation and component substitutions. 

• Develop and implement test plans to validate hardware improvements. 

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer: 

• Maintain and update technical documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and technical notes. 

• Collaborate with knowledge management teams to ensure knowledge transfer and retention. 

Collaboration and Communication: 

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product management, sales, and marketing, to understand customer requirements and market needs. 

• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including project status, technical risks, and design decisions. 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 

Master's degree or higher preferred. 

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, CA

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