Senior FPGA Engineer

Worker TypeRegularJob DescriptionAV Inc, is seeking senior level FPGA engineers to work as members of a multi-disciplinary team supporting multiple technology areas. Our SpaceTech division develops high performance electromechanical, electro-optical, control, and communication systems. These solutions include digital signal processing algorithms deployed using System on Chip (SoC) or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in combination with General Purpose Processors (GPPs) and microcontrollers.On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to:Develop and maintain general purpose and mission specific firmwareDevelop and maintain firmware for peripheral interfacesAnalog to Digital ConvertersDigital to Analog ConvertersSerial links and communication interfaces (SpaceWire, SPI, CameraLink, 1Gb+ Ethernet, MIL-1553B)Develop and maintain automated FPGA firmware platform build scriptsDeploy firmware to physical devicesArchitect and develop firmware for space electronics including FPGAs, microcontrollers, and RTOS-based systemsOptimize embedded software for radiation-hardened and high-reliability environmentsConduct system integration, testing, and validation of firmware in simulated and real-world aerospace conditionsCollaborate with hardware, software, and electrical engineers to achieve seamless system functionalitySupport compliance with space industry standards (NASA, ESA, MIL-STD)Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science and Five Years experience working with FPGA/Firmware.Knowledge of (serial) communication protocols and standards.Experience with multiple clock-domain digital design techniques.Experience with in-system debuggers and logic analyzers.Experience designing and managing FPGA physical constraints.Experience with Tool Command Language (TCL).Proven, demonstrated experience taking VHDL or Verilog designs to a hardware environment.Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.Preferred QualificationsSix years of experience using Xilinx devices (Zynq, Virtex / Kintex) and toolchains (Vivado / ISE) and/or Microchip devices (RTAX / ProASIC / RTG4) and toolchains (Libero).Six years of experience designing using hardware description languages (VHDL or Verilog).Six years of experience doing firmware development in embedded systems, preferably for aerospace or space applications.Familiarity with the Xilinx SoC devices.Familiarity with FPGA floorplanning techniques.Familiarity with Xilinx System generator.Familiarity with other computing languages (C/C++, Python, Java).Familiarity with verification techniques including linting and constrained random testing.Knowledge of RTOS, bare-metal firmware, and hardware-software co-design.Experience working with hardware accelerators and space communication protocols.Familiarity with other synthesis and simulation environments (Synposys, Aldec).ITAR RequirementThis position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.Who We AreBased in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.What We DoBuilding on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.ITAR