FPGA Design Engineer at Silvus Technologies

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FPGA Design, Signal Processing, RTL Coding, Simulation, Test Bench Development, FPGA Synthesis, Timing Closure, Hardware Verification, Troubleshooting, Xilinx FPGAs, Vivado IDE, Tcl, Python, Digital Signal Processing, MATLAB, Communication Systems

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

THE COMPANY Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever-evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons. Silvus StreamCaster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Super Bowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers. Wouldn’t you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”? Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can provide a rewarding opportunity that creates a pathway to a fulfilling career. THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a full-time FPGA Design Engineer reporting to the Director of FPGA Engineering on the FPGA Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in all aspects of the research and development process from concept to field deployment. FPGA Design Engineers are responsible for the efficient implementation of novel signal processing algorithms for Silvus' MIMO wireless networking products. In addition, they participate in the support and development of FPGA-based designs for our advanced wireless systems R&D. These are exciting projects targeted to address challenging real-world communication needs. The FPGA Design Engineer position will be based at Silvus headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA and is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Digital design architecting for wireless communication projects. Fixed point design of signal processing blocks while working with systems engineers. RTL coding, simulation, and test bench development. FPGA synthesis and timing closure. Hardware verification and troubleshooting; familiarity with logic analyzers. Provide support to the RF and Software Engineering teams. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields plus a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in FPGA design; OR an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields Proven expertise working with multiple clock-domain, high-utilization FPGA designs. Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs, and the Vivado IDE. Experience with tcl or python. Must be U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts. All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). Demonstrated experience with fixed point binary arithmetic, and digital signal processing designs. Experience using MATLAB. Experience with communication systems on FPGA or ASIC designs. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Office environment. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following: Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing. Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves. Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves. Walking/Moving in the labs COMPENSATION The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. CA Pay Range $95,000—$135,000 USD NOTE - As a U.S. Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the U.S. Exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check. Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.

Responsibilities

The FPGA Design Engineer will participate in all aspects of the research and development process from concept to field deployment. They are responsible for the efficient implementation of novel signal processing algorithms for Silvus' MIMO wireless networking products.