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Lead Firmware Engineer
Woburn, MA. Posted a month ago
The role
You will implement complex system algorithms and interfaces in FPGAs for Radar and EW systems. You will also support the evaluation of system capabilities and recommend solutions.
What you will do
- Mapping system-level requirements and objectives to FPGA specifications
- Validating designs with simulation and verification techniques before hardware integration
- Participating in FPGA development process improvement
- Supporting full life cycle of development and integration of FPGA firmware into hardware systems
- Creating and maintaining design documentation and test plans
- Delivering technical briefings to a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinating with program managers and technical leads to manage task schedules and budgets
- Providing mentorship to more junior engineers
- Building and maintaining high-performing and empowered technical teams
Required qualifications
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of applicable experience, or Master’s degree and at least 5 years of applicable experience, or PhD and at least 2 years of applicable experience
- Equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience with FPGA and SoC design entry using Verilog or VHDL
- Experience with design flow for Xilinx and/or Intel FPGAs
- Experience with simulation tools such as ModelSim/Questa, VCS, or Incisive
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills
- Ability to effectively work in a team environment, often under tight deadlines
Nice to have
- Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
- Proficient with Xilinx or Altera SoC platforms
- Proficient with FPGA or ASIC RTL design entry
- Strong background and experience with industry best practices and version control
- Proficient with complex timing closure
- Experience with Matlab, Python, or C/C++
- Experience with interfacing to high speed DACs and ADCs
- Experience with Digital Signal Processing
- Understanding of RF Systems, specifically radar or EW
Before you apply
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
About the company
STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. The System Development Division (SDD) focuses on delivering National Defense capabilities through mission-focused strategies.