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General Atomics · 19 hours ago

Senior FPGA Control Systems Engineer – Optics/Photonics

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, and they are seeking a Senior FPGA Control Systems Engineer specializing in optics and photonics. The role involves leading firmware development projects, resolving advanced technical engineering problems, and supporting the development of high-energy laser systems and other advanced technologies.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing solutions for all product lines and technology areas. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, pulsed power systems, battery systems, high energy laser systems, space systems, advanced sensors, laser communications, target tracking, laser beam control/pointing, signal/image processing, and instrumentation

With limited direction, exercise considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, techniques, and solutions to resolving advanced technical engineering problems

Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems

Lead firmware development projects, guiding less experienced staff and ensuring technical milestones are met, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules

May function in a leadership role for a project and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving development projects in any product area

Formulate plans and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solutions in an evolving environment

Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles

Act as the primary technical contact for firmware-related aspects of optical stabilization projects

May represent the organization as a prime technical contact on projects

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

FPGA designEmbedded firmware developmentReal-time control algorithmsHDL (VHDL/Verilog)SimulationValidationHardware-in-the-loop testingSignal processing optimizationCommunication skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve (12) or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, ten (10) or more years of experience with a master's degree, or seven (7) or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required

Required experience designing and implementing real-time control algorithms on FPGAs for optical systems including FSMs, DMs, and linear stages

Required experience performing simulation, validation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing of FPGA-based control systems

Develop HDL (VHDL or Verilog) and embedded C/C++ firmware using tools such as Xilinx Vivado and Vitis

Perform simulation, validation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing of FPGA-based control systems

Integrate control systems with sensors, actuators, and optical components

Optimize signal processing pipelines for low-latency, high-precision performance

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project environment

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals

Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact

Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving complex technical engineering problems

Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment

Must be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews

Some travel and extended work schedules may be required