The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 2 months ago
FPGA Engineer R&D
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $164K/yrThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking motivated entry to senior level FPGA engineers. The role involves extensive knowledge in FPGA design and collaboration with a team to develop advanced processing and analysis algorithms.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design real-time digital signal processing systems using FPGAs
Work on FPGA development and systems engineering
Define and coordinate interfaces within the systems
Develop and carry out hardware and firmware tests
Work on signal processing algorithm development and/or optimization
Analyze cost and risk factors involved in system development activities
Perform system verification and validation to ensure efficiency, reliability and compatibility
May mentor and/or train lower level employees and students in the department and/or division
Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific FPGA tasks within the project scope
Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations, primarily related to focus areas
Manage FPGA projects of small or moderate size and scope; make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of assigned projects
Develop project status reports for appropriate distributions
Assist in concept development and participate in the design analyses of engineering systems independently evaluating, selecting, and applying scientific or engineering procedures and techniques to assignments
Author or co-author papers, proposals, presentations and reports on defined topics
Contribute to proposals, reports and presentations in the division related to FPGA efforts while maintaining external research relationships
Qualification
Required
Minimally requires a Bachelors' degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline for the professional level
Experience designing and testing with FPGAs
Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog
Knowledge and exposure to prototyping, signal processing, FPGA, cellular, wireless, algorithms, communications and creative thinking
Programming/Scripting in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++ with a Linux operating system environment
An ability to take your technical strengths and adapt them to new and adjacent areas of interest
Out-of-the-box thinking to find creative solutions for cutting edge technology, design, and applications
A solid understanding of advanced math
Preferred
Enjoy collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers to develop the next level of processing and analysis algorithms
Possess an inquisitive mind and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions
Benefits
Excellent Work/Life balance with a generous time-off policy
75% off Penn State tuition for you and your family
Company
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
Founded in 1945
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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