Sr Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer

Sr Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer

• Location: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
• Type: Contract
• Job #78285

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Sr. Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer position that just opened in Canonsburg, PA . In this role you'll develop, integrate, test, and support custom FPGA firmware within the Torpedo Systems Group. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. US Citizenship is required.
Location : Canonsburg, PA
Position : Senior Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer
Contract : 12-24 months with possibility of going direct/permanent
Pay: $70.24/hour
Telecommute: Hybrid
Overview:
We are seeking a Sr. Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer to develop, integrate, test, and support custom FPGA firmware within the Torpedo Systems Group (TSG). The TSG designs, develops, demonstrates, produces, assembles, tests and delivers torpedo SONAR arrays and electronic assemblies. The TSG team works with the Navy, internal production staff and the representatives from other companies to advance torpedo performance and lower production costs.
Objectives:

• Be part of a team comprised of design, system engineering, and electrical engineering to develop embedded systems. Duties include:
  • Architect, design, and document FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows
  • Develop firmware in accordance with detailed designs descriptions
  • Simulate and test firmware components in preparation for integration
  • Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints
  • Review synthesis and timing reports, address issues
  • Integrate and test firmware on target hardware
  • Identify necessary schematic updates and hardware reworks to support design
  • Utilize FPGA tools and laboratory equipment for integration and debug
  • Document failures, identify root causes, implement fixes, and verify changes
  • Maintain configuration management documentation for the FPGA design

Key Skills:

• Experience implementing FPGA firmware including custom VHDL components containing state machines, synchronous/asynchronous logic, processes, and external interfaces
• Understanding of the underlying FPGA fabric the firmware utilizes
• Experience working across cross-clock boundaries
• Familiarity with Xilinx (AMD) and/or Altera (Intel) compiler, programming, and debug tools
• Experience reviewing schematics, parts lists, and re-work documentation
• Methodical problem-solving skills
• Motivation to independently research and resolve issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills

About our client :
Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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