Specialist Electrical Engineer, FPGA

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$92,500–$171,500 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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About L3Harris

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.

L3Harris currently has 877 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist Electrical Engineer, FPGA

Specialist, Electrical Engineer-FPGA joins the engineering team to design FPGA architectures for next-generation mission-critical communication systems. The role involves taking ownership from concept through deployment by defining architectures, developing high-performance VHDL and Verilog, and optimizing for speed and resource efficiency. Key responsibilities include translating system-level requirements into specifications, implementing FPGA-based DSP algorithms for real-time signal processing, and performing timing closure and hardware integration. The position requires proficiency with Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, and Synplify, alongside experience with RF principles like filtering and mixing. Candidates must utilize debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to troubleshoot designs. This role solves complex technical problems in secure RF communications, specifically focusing on filtering, modulation, and cryptographic algorithm implementation within demanding environments.

What you'll do

  • Translate system-level requirements into FPGA architectures, specifications, and work estimates.
  • Develop and optimize FPGA designs for advanced RF communication systems including filtering and modulation.
  • Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based DSP algorithms for real-time signal processing.
  • Perform timing closure and integrate designs on hardware to ensure top-tier 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 4 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience with VHDL, the FPGA design process, and tools such as Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim, and Synplify (preferred).
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with RF principles, including filtering, mixing, and signal conversion (preferred).
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and their implementation on FPGAs (preferred).

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