Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Senior FPGA Design Engineer
GavinHeath is partnering with a client in Westminster, CO looking to add a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to their team. The role is a 1 year contract.
Responsibilities :

• Apply innovative design techniques to create defense-oriented, cutting-edge electronic systems.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D, proof of concept, and production programs.
• FPGA development and digital IP integration for tactical RF, high reliability electronic systems. Assignments include designs which will include SOC architectures utilizing soft-core processors, digital filters, image processing algorithms, and communication interfaces/protocols.
• Design and implement test fixtures including test plans for both chip-level and board level environments and create reusable circuits that can be utilized across multiple projects.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the SBU/SSU and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications :

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 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.
• Digital system partitioning and advanced function implementation in FPGAs. Strong design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems are desired.
• Strong electronic circuit design and electronic systems background.
• Expertise in VHDL/Verilog, System Verilog and OVM/UVM, and Modelsim/Questa simulator is preferred.
• Experience developing specifications, cost, schedule, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs is preferred.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCI, Ethernet, Spacewire, Firewire) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Signal Processing algorithms and DSP techniques is preferred.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphics DxD, Hyperlynx for schematic design and SI analysis is desired, but not required.
• Ability to work requirements and flow down for system/subsystem/box/board needs.
• Familiarity with ASIC tools, libraries, design flow and fabrication is preferred.
• Space or military experience highly desired, but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills.