Intermediate FPGA Engineer (Designer) - Onsite Position
Curtiss-Wright in Ottawa is looking for an intermediate FPGA Engineer to join our engineering team.You will design and develop new FPGA-based designs targeting ruggedized COTS VPX modules as well as the support of existing products. You will work from concept development, writing product specifications, test plans, VHDL/Verilog coding right through to simulation. You will be responsible for FPGA functional allocation, logic design, HDL coding, simulation, synthesis, place & route, and bitstream generation. You will support the development of the circuit card and the building, test, and debug of prototypes as well as the support of new products during environmental testing and entry into production.
Location: Ottawa, ON Salary Range: $74,600 - $124,400 plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:
Interact with internal customers regarding requirements and technical solutionsEvaluate requirements and develop FPGA architecturesCreate specifications for FPGA IP blocksPerform detailed digital logic design and implementation in the latest FPGA technologiesVerify HDL designs in simulation and on hardware platformsParticipate in planning, scheduling and design resource estimation for project scopingCollaborate with a dynamic group of Engineers responsible for product development
What you Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent5 yrs + experience in FPGA hardware developmentExperience/familiarity in the following is an asset:Development of simulation test benches with Modelsim/QuestaXilinx ISE/Vivado toolsXilinx 7-series, MPSoC, Versal Adaptive SoC and Ultrascale+ device families is an assetDesigning with embedded processors and C software development is an assetIP integration tools such as Vivado IP IntegratorAMD (Xilinx) / Microchip / Altera FPGAsMicrochip Libero SoC or Intel QuartusFamiliar with hardware test equipment -- logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.Board bringup and debug support using integrated logic analyzers such as ChipScopeFamiliarity with principles of high-speed digital circuit board design including signal integrity conceptsRequirements capture, analysis, and trackingHigh-speed serial interfaces and related IPsTCL or other automation scriptsFPGA resource utilization estimation and resource power estimation
Skills Required:
Demonstrated ability to develop detailed FPGA architecturesDemonstrated drive and ability to achieve goals in an innovative and fast paced environmentStrong understanding of an FPGA design flow, including RTL design with System Verilog/Verilog/VHDL, simulation, logic synthesis and timing closureStrong debug and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsResults-oriented team player who leads by example, holds themselves accountable for performance, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and champions process improvement initiatives
Who We Are:
At Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, we have a long and rich history as the trusted, proven leader in rugged, reliable, and secure solutions for the defense and commercial aerospace industries. Our employees are the foundation of that success.
Curtiss-Wright in Ottawa provides rugged embedded computing solutions that process data in real-time to support mission-critical functions, in the air, on the ground, and at sea. Our team develops single board computers, graphics, and ethernet switching solutions for military programs. Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills and give them the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. We design, develop, test, and manufacture our products, so our employees have a wide range of opportunities.To learn more visit: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/ottawa
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