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Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. · 1 month ago

Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Cypress, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $145K/yr

4+ years exp

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise. They are seeking an FPGA Design Engineer to develop advanced FPGA-based systems for edge processing, contributing to projects focused on drone autonomy, RF and acoustic sensors, and directed energy systems.

ConsultingMarket Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Technically lead a small team to develop a state-of-the art, embedded RF application

Develop advanced FPGA-based systems for edge processing

Qualification

FPGA firmware developmentVHDLVerilogXILINX productsRF circuit testingSoftware engineering practicesFPGA circuit board designMatLabLabViewSimulinkTeam leadershipWritten communicationOral communicationSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

4+ years of relevant experience

Ability to conceive a system with all components and their relations

Experience in FPGA firmware development languages/tools including VHDL, Verilog and Vivado

Familiarity with XILINX products including the Zynq 7000 series SOM

Experience testing RF circuits and systems

Knowledge and experience in software engineering practices, configuration management, software unit and regression testing, software documentation practices

Ability to lead a small team of multidisciplinary engineers

Demonstrated written/oral communication skills and organization of thought

Motivated self-starter, able to complete projects with minimal supervision

May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds

Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist

U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance