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University of Southern California · 2 weeks ago

ASIC/FPGA Research Engineer - Digital Design

positionArlington, VA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$107K/yr - $140K/yr
date5+ years exp

University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute is a leader in advanced information processing and artificial intelligence technologies. They are seeking an ASIC/FPGA Research Engineer to perform digital hardware design and develop prototypes addressing national importance, working collaboratively in a research setting.

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Responsibilities

Support research efforts by implementing technical solutions to novel research problems
Work closely with senior researchers and contribute to team efforts to transform ideas into implemented solutions and prototypes
Contribute to system implementation and documentation, and to publications
Initiate the design, development and implementation of technology research projects
Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products
Plan and execute applied research
May oversee staff and students

Qualification

VerilogVHDLFPGA designComputer architectureScriptingRevision controlDebuggingAgile methodologiesLinuxPythonC++GolangVerbal communicationTechnical documentation

Required

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
Bachelor's degree with >3 years of experience, or Master's degree
Demonstrated success creating digital designs with Verilog or VHDL
Solid understanding of computer architecture
Demonstrated skills with scripting, revision control, and debugging/maintaining equipment and tools
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Minimum Skills: Knowledge of one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Goolang). Experience with Linux

Preferred

Experience with FPGA-based design and bring-up
Experience with design verification
Familiarity with agile hardware design methodologies
Effective at verbal communication and giving clear explanations

Company

University of Southern California

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University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
dateFounded in 1880
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Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.usc.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.64M
Key Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant

Leadership Team

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David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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