FPGA Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Apply innovative design techniques to create cutting-edge electronic systems.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D, proof of concept, and production programs.
• Verification for space systems, high reliability electronic systems.
• Assignments include designs which will include SOC architectures, digital filters, image processing algorithms, and communication interfaces/protocols.
• Support verification efforts for complex FPGA SoC designs with AMD (Xilinx) software and IP.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Experience

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Verification experience with FPGAs.
• Strong design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems are desired.
• Electronic systems or embedded systems background.
• Experience with VHDL/Verilog and System Verilog.
• Experience with FPGA design tools.
• Ability to work requirements and flow down for system/subsystem/box/board needs.
• Excellent communication skills as well as presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA design tools including Xilinx Vivado/Vitis or Mentor Modelsim/Questasim.
• Experience with OVM/UVM Verification methodologies.
• Strong design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills in FPGA design.
• Experience developing specifications, cost, schedule, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with Signal Processing algorithms and DSP techniques.
• Experience with cybersecurity topics/techniques.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphic Hyperlynx for SI analysis.
• Experience in Space, Aerospace, or other high reliability applications.

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.