FPGA Engineer - Louisville, United States - Red Six Aerospace

Description

FPGA Engineer

at Red Six Aerospace

Louisville, CO

Company Overview

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology start-up leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA development and be proficient in Verilog/VHDL programming languages. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and testing FPGA-based solutions for various applications, ensuring performance optimization and adherence to project deadlines. The role also involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA designs into larger systems. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling technical challenges are essential. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of FPGA technology and making an impact in innovative projects, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

• A mix of FPGA design and verification duties including:
  • Design FPGA blocks in Verilog or VHDL for our ATARS product
  • Simulation and Verification of FPGA designs to ensure functional correctness at the block-level and system-level
  • Synthesis and Implementation of FPGA designs onto target platforms for our ATARS product
• Work closely with embedded software and electrical engineering to develop a new product
• Be involved of the bring-up and debugging of new products
• Prepare and maintain design documentation including specifications and block diagrams

Experience, Skills, and Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related field
• Experience: 7 years' experience in FPGA design and development (Xilinx hardware)
• Hardware Description Languages: Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog and SystemVerilog. Experience with scripting languages such as Python and TCL. Familiarity with C/C++
• Tools: Experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGA development tools (Vivado & Vitis)
• Protocols: Understanding of communication protocols such as high-speed serial, UART, SPI, QSPI, I2C, PCIe, etc
• Architecture/Planning: Experience with resource and power estimation for new FPGA hardware projects
• This position may require a security clearance. To obtain clearance, employees must show proof of US Citizenship

Preferred but not required:

• Master's degree
• Certifications: Any relevant FPGA certifications would be a plus
• High-Speed Design: Experience with high-speed design techniques and signal integrity analysis
• Memory controllers: Experience with managing communication between FPGA and external memory devices such as DDR.
• RTOS experience
• Aerospace industry experience

Salary, Benefits and Perks

• Base Salary From $110,000 to $180,000, depending on experience
• Benefits
  o Healthcare, Dental and Vision (100% coverage)
  o Short- and Long-Term Disability
  o Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Note
Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.

Red Six Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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