Lead Firmware Engineer

Find JobsCandidatesEmployersPricingAbout UsRegister FreeLoginPost a JobFind JobsCandidatesEmployersPricingAbout UsRegister FreeLoginPost a Job Info Back to Free Job Search Lead Firmware Engineer GCR Professional Services Woburn, Massachusetts, United States 11h ago Lead Firmware Engineer Contract, US Citizen with Active Security Clearance Potential Pay Range is $100+ per hour based on Education and Skill Set Our clients System Development Division (SDD) is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. Client considers the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems. Client s seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer with a strong understanding of digital signal processing as applicable to radar to implement complex system algorithms and interfaces in FPGAs for Radar and EW systems Applicable projects span all levels of maturity from initial concept generation through design, prototype, development, test, and transition to production. In this role, you will implement, test, and verify designs through simulation and lab test. These FPGA designs could include signal processing across very wide bands, high data rate interfaces, serial interfaces, and complex control logic. Additionally, you will support the effort to evaluate current and future system capabilities, identify improved applications and techniques, and ultimately recommend solutions. This position requires skills in working with multidisciplinary teams, supporting development and test activities, as well as technical proficiency in relevant technologies. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills are also required. Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team through strong written and verbal communication skills.? What you will do: Map system-level radar requirements and algorithms to efficient FPGA architectures Design and implement radar signal processing algorithms in FPGAs (pulse compression, FFT processing, CFAR detection, beamforming, Doppler processing) Develop high-throughput, low-latency processing architectures for real-time radar applications Implement waveform generation, digital down-conversion, and channelization in FPGA fabric Design and optimize pipelined arithmetic units and custom DSP blocks for radar processing Interface FPGAs with high-speed ADCs/DACs for radar RF front-end integration Validating designs with simulation and verification techniques before hardware integration Participating in FPGA development process improvement Supporting full life cycle of development and integration of FPGA firmware into hardware systems Creating and maintaining design documentation and test plans Delivering technical briefings to a range of internal and external stakeholders Coordinating with program managers and technical leads to manage task schedules and budgets Providing mentorship to more junior engineers to accelerate their technical and professional development Building and maintaining high-performing and empowered technical teams This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of applicable experience, a Master's degree and at least 5 years of applicable experience, or PhD and at least 2 years of applicable experience. Equivalent experience will be considered. Experience with FPGA and SoC design entry using Verilog or VHDL Experience implementing digital signal processing techniques, filter design, FFT/DFT, fixed-point optimization Experience with design flow for Xilinx and/or Intel FPGAs Experience with simulation tools such as ModelSim/Questa, VCS, or Incisive Demonstrated desire to successfully pursue new challenges, improve and broaden technical skills, seek greater responsibilities, and increase individual value to the organization Capable of effectively working in a team environment, often under tight deadlines Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level Proficient with Xilinx or Altera SoC platforms Proficient with FPGA or ASIC RTL design entry Strong background and experience with industry best practices and version control Proficient with complex timing closure Experience with Matlab, Python, or C/C++ Experience with interfacing to high speed DACs and ADCs Knowledge of pulse compression, Doppler processing, beamforming, detection algorithms Previous experience with RFSoC or Analog Devices ADC/DAC Understanding of RF Systems, specifically radar or EW GCR Professional Services Apply for this job Share this job Related Jobs Business Systems Analyst SENKO Advanced Components Hudson, Massachusetts, United States 9h ago 9h ago Apply Product Lead, Finance Systems The Hollister Group Lowell, Massachusetts, United States 9h ago 9h ago Apply Business Systems Analyst SENKO Advanced Components Hudson, Massachusetts, United States 9h ago 9h ago Apply QA Analyst The Computer Merchant, Ltd Quincy, Massachusetts, United States 10h ago 10h ago Apply IT Manager CareerZen Full-time Cambridge, MA, US 17h ago 17h ago Apply AI Platform Engineer MassMutual Boston, Massachusetts, United States 2d ago 2d ago Apply Cyber Security Job Training Program Year Up United Boston, Massachusetts, United States 4d ago 4d ago Apply Data Scientist - NYC The Hollister Group Newton, Massachusetts, United States 4d ago 4d ago Apply Senior Systems Engineer (ONSITE) Collins Aerospace Boston, Massachusetts, United States 5d ago 5d ago Apply Logistics Systems Engineer II (Onsite) Raytheon Lowell, Massachusetts, United States 5d ago 5d ago Apply RSS Jobs Contact Us About Us Press Releases Cover Letters Articles Pricing Jobs Contact CareersElite: (tel/fax) 949.387.5366 Email: Info@CareersElite.com When applying to a job posting, please apply directly on the job you are searching by using apply button for that position. 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