Senior FPGA_AIE Engineer

About the role

Lynk is developing cellular-based space payloads and seeks engineers with expertise and experience designing and developing custom software-defined radio (SDR) platforms. As a Senior FPGA_AIE Engineer, you will support the development of custom radio platforms for the primary (cellular service link) and secondary (TT&C / feeder link) communication links. The platform will initially be tested in a lab environment, then on the payload prototype in a lab environment that simulates orbit operations, and finally in space. You will also be responsible for designing and implementing methods for ensuring successful testing, verification, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and test high-speed FPGA systems for satellite communication systems.
• Build with AMD Versal hard IP such as AIE, NoC, CIPS, MRMAC, and DDR controllers.
• Model and implement DSP algorithms in RTL or AMD AIE/AIE-ML processors.
• Implement device driver software in C, C++, or other languages for a Linux environment.
• Develop and maintain documentation and ICDs for in-house IP blocks and other related components.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• At least five years of recent related experience.
• At least three years of recent experience working with Xilinx/Altera FPGAs.
• Proficient in at least one of the following:
  • SystemVerilog programming
  • AMD Versal SoC programming
  • AIE-ML or AIE programming, specifically intrinsic-based development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with timing closure for high utilization FPGA builds.
• Experience with FPGA SoCs and Bare Metal or Petalinux design flows.
• Experience with UVM or hardware in the loop testing methodologies.
• Experience with RFICs and multi-chip synchronization.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as JESD204C and high-speed Ethernet.
• Knowledge of the physical layer of cellular standards (e.g., GSM, LTE, 5G) is a plus.

ITAR Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Job Location: Chantilly, VA