Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer - FPGA

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Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer – FPGA Modem Development
Job Code: 33182

Job Location:

Rochester, NY

Job Schedule:

9/80;
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

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Harris is seeking signal processing focused digital design and verification engineers to support the development of tactical communication products. The candidate will function in an FPGA developer/verification role, working in a cross functional team environment to design, verify and test modem/signal processing-based FPGA firmware for radio communication systems. Successful candidates must have experience with RTL development using VHDL, as well as FPGA verification methodologies using System Verilog.

The candidate will be required to analyze requirements, create FPGA specifications/development plans, create FPGA verification/test plans, code firmware designs in VHDL, code test benches in System Verilog, and verify designs meet requirements.

• Analyze system requirements and architect FPGA-based processing solutions using the latest FPGA digital technology.
• Implement complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices; equivalent experience in ASIC design is applicable.
• Apply broad experience in embedded system design and solutions for communications systems.
• Architect, implement, and verify complex algorithms in FPGAs and software.
• Perform detailed analysis including requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, testing, operation, and maintenance of radio communications products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine design requirements.
• Develop self-checking test benches for FPGA design verification and validation using System Verilog.
• Assist in developing high-level and detailed verification test plans aligned with system requirements and specifications.
• Prepare design and implementation reviews; present technical briefings and status to internal and external customers.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience;
  Graduate Degree with a minimum of 9 years; in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of related FPGA development experience.
• Experience developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions.
• Experience in FPGA/ASIC development using VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience in FPGA/ASIC verification using System Verilog.
• Experience with integrating FPGA firmware on hardware.
• Experience with FPGA vendor-specific implementation tools (Vivado/Quartus/Libero).
• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment.

• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink or similar DSP modelling tools.
• Experience in communication system signal processing theory and waveform design.
• Experience with TCL or Python scripting languages.
• Working knowledge of MODEM RF design implementation and testing.
• Experience with Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).
• Working knowledge with vendor-specific FPGA verification tools (Mentor Questa, Visualizer).
• Active US Government security clearance.
• Ability to work efficiently with remotely located teams and co-workers.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate technical concepts/solutions both inside and outside of the organization.
• Experience with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools such as SVN, GIT, etc.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $90,500 - $168,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including…