Senior Specialist Electrical Engineer, FPGA

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rochester, NY
Salary
$92,500–$171,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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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

The Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer- FPGA joins a cross-functional team to support the development of tactical communication products. In this role, the engineer functions as an FPGA developer, designing, verifying, and testing modem and signal processing-based FPGA firmware for radio communication systems. Key responsibilities include analyzing system requirements, creating FPGA specifications and development plans, and coding firmware designs. The candidate must implement complex modem and DSP circuits in programmable logic. Required technical skills include RTL development using VHDL, FPGA verification methodologies using SystemVerilog, and experience with Universal Verification Methodology. Proficiency in MatLab, Simulink, Vivado, Quartus, Libero, TCL, and Python scripting is necessary. The work involves solving technical problems within embedded system designs and MODEM RF designs in a Linux-based development environment.

What you'll do

  • Analyze system requirements to architect FPGA-based processing solutions using the latest digital technology.
  • Design, implement, and verify complex modem and DSP circuits in programmable logic.
  • Code firmware designs using VHDL and perform verification using SystemVerilog and UVM.
  • Create detailed FPGA specifications, development plans, and verification test plans.
  • Perform trade studies and detailed analysis for the operation and maintenance of radio products.
  • Use MatLab, Simulink, and vendor-specific tools like Vivado, Quartus, or Libero for design.
  • Develop and execute scripts using TCL and Python within a Linux-based development environment.
  • Prepare design reviews and present technical briefings to internal and external customers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience, or 10 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Experience with RTL development using VHDL.
  • Experience in FPGA verification methodologies using SystemVerilog.
  • Experience with Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).
  • Experience implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices or ASIC design.
  • Experience with MatLab, Simulink, or similar DSP modeling tools.
  • Experience with FPGA Vendor Specific FPGA Implementation tools such as Vivado, Quartus, or Libero.
  • U.S. citizens.

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