Description
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mid-Level FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital design, with a focus on FPGA development, and experience with high-speed interfaces, video formats, and signal processing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing FPGA-based systems for various applications, including high-speed data transfer, video processing, and signal processing. This role provides on-site support for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located on Eglin AFB and is not eligible for remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test FPGA-based systems, including VHDL/Verilog coding, simulation, synthesis, and place-and-route
- Develop and implement high-speed serial interfaces, such as PCIe, USB, and SATA
- Work with video formats, including DisplayPort, HDMI, and SDI, and develop IP cores for video processing and transmission
- Design and implement memory buffering and caching systems, including DDR3/4, QDR, and SRAM
- Develop and implement signal processing algorithms, including filtering, modulation, and demodulation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and system engineering teams
- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and test plan development
- Troubleshoot and debug FPGA designs, including simulation, emulation, and hardware debugging
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience with FPGA design and development, including VHDL/Verilog coding and simulation
- Experience with high-speed serial interfaces, including PCIe, USB, and SATA
- Experience with embedded software design and C++
- Knowledge of video formats, including DisplayPort, HDMI, and SDI
- Experience with memory buffering and caching systems, including DDR3/4, QDR, and SRAM
- Familiarity with signal processing algorithms, including filtering, modulation, and demodulation
- Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado FPGA development tools and Xilinx Vitis embedded software development tools
- Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and metastability
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex FPGA designs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Nice to Have:
- Experience with FPGA-based video processing, including video encoding, decoding, and transcoding
- Knowledge of display controller IP cores, including DisplayPort, HDMI, and eDP
- Familiarity with high-speed data transfer protocols, including PCIe, USB, and SATA
- Experience with embedded systems, including ARM, x86, or MIPS processors
- Knowledge of operating systems, including Linux, Windows, or VxWorks
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge FPGA-based systems and technologies
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
If you are a motivated and experienced FPGA engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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