Specialist, Electrical Engineering, VHDL / FPGA Engineer

L3Harris

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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 · Specialist, Electrical Engineering, VHDL / FPGA Engineer

Specialist, Electrical Engineering - VHDL / FPGA Engineer joins the Sensors team to support the development of ultra-high speed, ultra-large format infrared cameras for defense applications. The role involves participating in FPGA developments including requirements, system design, detailed design, and hardware integration. Key responsibilities include the design, implementation, verification, and integration of VHDL components, as well as analyzing component synthesis, timing, and clock domain crossings. Candidates must utilize ModelSim/Questa, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python for automation. Required technical skills include VHDL design, standard streaming and memory mapped interfaces like Avalon and AXI, and FPGA vendor tools from Altera or AMD/Xilinx. The work focuses on solving complex hardware challenges for military technology, specifically involving high-speed serial interfaces and custom ASIC integration.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, verify, and integrate VHDL components for cutting-edge defense systems.
  • Perform analysis of component synthesis, timing, and clock domain crossings.
  • Develop algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and automate FPGA builds using Python.
  • Utilize ModelSim/Questa and vendor-specific tools (Altera, AMD/Xilinx) for logic simulation.
  • Participate in VHDL peer reviews and provide technical presentations for internal design reviews.
  • Integrate standard streaming and memory-mapped interfaces such as Avalon and AXI.
  • Support hardware integration for ultra-high speed infrared cameras and defense applications.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret 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.
  • Proficient knowledge of FPGAs and VHDL design including a minimum of 4 years of direct experience.
  • Proficient in ModelSim/Questa, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and FPGA vendor tools (Altera, AMD/Xilinx).
  • Proficiency in digital hardware design, interfaces, and architecture (preferred).

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