Senior Specialist, Firmware VHDL Engineer

L3Harris

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San Diego, CA
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$106,500–$197,500 / yr
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7 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, Firmware VHDL Engineer

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As a Senior Specialist, Firmware VHDL Engineer, you will join the FPGA engineering team to design architectures for next-generation mission-critical communication systems. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle from concept to deployment, translating system-level requirements into high-performance VHDL and Verilog designs. Your daily work involves developing and optimizing FPGA designs for advanced RF communication systems, including filtering, mixing, modulation, and ECC. You will implement FPGA-based DSP algorithms for real-time signal processing, perform timing closure, and conduct rigorous simulations and bench testing. The role requires proficiency with Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, and Synplify, alongside experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. You will solve complex technical problems by integrating mixed-signal and RF processing solutions into secure, reliable communication hardware for demanding environments.

Skills

VHDL Verilog FPGA DSP RF Xilinx Vivado ModelSim Synplify Digital Signal Processing mixed‑signal Embedded Systems Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers Signal Generators Cryptographic Algorithms Timing Closure Simulation

What you'll do

  • Translate system-level requirements into FPGA architectures, technical specifications, and work estimates.
  • Develop and optimize FPGA designs for advanced RF communication systems including filtering, mixing, and modulation.
  • Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based DSP algorithms for real-time signal processing.
  • Perform timing closure, run simulations, and integrate designs on hardware to ensure high performance.
  • Troubleshoot design issues and perform code reviews to refine existing architectures.
  • Produce engineering artifacts such as block diagrams, interface control documents, and test procedures.
  • Support on-site integration activities and engage with stakeholders through occasional travel.

What we're looking for

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret level clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience with VHDL, the FPGA design process, and tools such as Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim and Synplify (preferred).
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience with RF principles, including filtering, mixing, and signal conversion (preferred).
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and their implementation on FPGAs (preferred).

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