FPGA Engineer R&D

Seeking motivated entry to senior level FPGA engineers to join the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

The role involves extensive knowledge in FPGA design. We desire a person interested in collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers to develop the next level of processing and analysis algorithms, possess an inquisitive mind, and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions.

Locations include onsite in either State College, PA or Reston, VA with potential hybrid options.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

• Design real-time digital signal processing systems using FPGAs
• Work on FPGA development and systems engineering
• Define and coordinate interfaces within the systems
• Develop and carry out hardware and firmware tests
• Work on signal processing algorithm development and/or optimization
• Analyze cost and risk factors involved in system development activities
• Perform system verification and validation to ensure efficiency, reliability and compatibility

• Experience designing and testing with FPGAs
• Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog
• Knowledge and exposure to prototyping, signal processing, FPGA, cellular, wireless, algorithms, communications and creative thinking
• Programming/Scripting in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++ with a Linux operating system environment
• An ability to take your technical strengths and adapt them to new and adjacent areas of interest
• Out-of-the-box thinking to find creative solutions for cutting edge technology, design, and applications
• A solid understanding of advanced math

• We offer an environment where you have the ability to stretch yourself technically
• We provide a dynamic research environment where one can work on a variety of problems and tasks
• Excellent Work/Life balance with a generous time-off policy
• 75% off Penn State tuition for you and your family

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Candidate selected may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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