Senior Specialist Electrical Engineer, FPGA 1

L3Harris

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Palm Bay, FL
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist Electrical Engineer, FPGA 1

The Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer - FPGA joins the engineering team to design, develop, verify, and maintain FPGA and ASIC components. This role involves implementing and troubleshooting complex modem and digital signal processing circuits in programmable logic for RF communications systems. Key responsibilities include participating in code reviews, supporting product integration in the lab and field, and managing the full product life cycle. Candidates must possess expertise in modulation, demodulation, digital filters, and Forward Error Correction. Required technical skills include VHDL programming, MatLab, Simulink, and FPGA vendor tools like Vivado or Quartus. The position requires proficiency with industry standard interfaces such as Ethernet, SPI, UART, and PCIe. The work focuses on solving technical problems within wireless digital communications, networking, and SATCOM architecture.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex modem and DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices.
  • Develop and verify FPGA and ASIC solutions in accordance with engineering and manufacturing requirements.
  • Perform signal processing for RF communications systems including modulation, demodulation, and digital filters.
  • Conduct FPGA verification through simulation, unit testing, and laboratory debug techniques using digital scopes and logic analyzers.
  • Participate in formal code reviews, design reviews, and system integration activities.
  • Support product integration and test activities in both laboratory and field environments.
  • Program FPGA and ASIC components using VHDL and DSP modeling tools like MatLab or Simulink.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of related experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance level.
  • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  • Experience in wireless digital communications, modems, networking, and/or digital signal processing (DSP).
  • Experience in signal processing for RF communications systems.
  • Proficiency in FPGA/ASIC programming using VHDL (preferred).

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