Principal Engineer - FPGA

Principal Engineer - FPGA

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation weapons systems and robotics expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Halcon mission is to bring innovative technologies to revolutionize the defense industry, through offering next-generation weapons systems and robotics expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We design, manufacture, assemble and integrate components for gravity‑release guided systems, missiles and loitering munitions.

• Develop FPGA specifications and architectures from high‑level block diagrams and product requirements documents
• Integrate the FPGA designs with hardware and support overall system integration and qualification
• System design, integration, debug and bring up in the lab and the field with a vision and clear path on transitioning the product to manufacturing
• Design and implement system‑on‑chip solutions that use embedded ARM processors such as Zynq Ultrascale, utilizing DDR, fast serial interfaces such as JESD, 1G Ethernet interfaces, AXI buses, and more
• Specific knowledge and experience on SoC Zynq and Zynq Ultrascale of Xilinx is a plus
• Work in FPGA team that will develop baseband solution for communication waveform, Internet Protocol Communication Interface and Management, High Speed interface connections

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronic engineering or computer science discipline, with experience in telecoms, cellular, broadcasting or satellite communications fields; ideally working on the design of new technologies
• 10+ years of experience in FPGA design in wireless communication domain, including DFE designs
• Experience with VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog; C++ knowledge is a benefit
• Experience with at least one scripted language (Python or MATLAB) and deep understanding of algorithm design and implementation
• Experience with HDL testbench design, HDL design verification, regression testing
• Experience with FPGA architecture, design optimization, timing closure, properly sizing the FPGA
• Experience with hardware debuggers, chip‑scopes, on‑chip simulators and debugging tools of various FPGA vendors
• Experience with bring‑up and debugging activities of custom FPGA based PCBs
• Experience working with geographically dispersed multi‑cultural teams

• Forward‑thinking technologies and need to apply complex problem‑solving techniques to get the best out of new systems
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities

• Role Level: Mid‑Level
• Work Type:
  Full‑Time
• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
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