FPGA Developer

at  Idaho Scientific

LIFE IS SHORT. SOLVE HARD PROBLEMS WITH COOL PEOPLE.

Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of the spirit and growth of a startup, with a financial footing and safety of a stable corporation. The perks of working at Idaho Scientific include all the benefits you’d expect from an employer who prioritizes a balanced human experience:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health Benefits and Insurance
• Retirement fund contributions
• Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• US Citizenship
• Ability to get a security clearance
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Ability to clearly capture complex technical concepts in writing for both technical and general audiences
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• More than 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven FPGA RTL development experience with a strong body of work in VHDL or Verilog development
• Fluent in VHDL or Verilog hardware description languages
• Fluent in embedded C or C++ programming
• Experience developing test bench simulations
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado and/or Altera Quartus software
• Strong understanding of computer architecture

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Active US Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography
• Experience applying principles of cyber security to operational technology and embedded systems
• Experience reverse engineering hardware and software
• Knowledge of secure boot process
• Experience developing RISC-V or other CPU microarchitectures
• Experience developing PCI express or DDR controllers

• Develop specifications for FPGA IP Cores
• Develop FPGA IP cores using VHDL
• Develop embedded software using C for FPGA SoC designs
• Develop simulation test benches
• Participate in all aspects of the product design life cycle including system architecture, design, development, and verification
• Document design and results
• Work individually and with a team to complete tasks