Leonardo DRS · 3 weeks ago
Senior Principal Digital Design Engineer
Leonardo DRS is a company that develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions. They are seeking a Senior Principal Digital Design Engineer to lead FPGA development for strategic space and weather systems, ensuring project completion from concept to production.
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Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for completing FPGA development from concept through to production, including architecture definition, design, simulation, and verification
Develop low-power high-speed interfaces for imaging payloads
FPGA Design, system simulation, synthesis, resource and power utilization analysis, place and route, timing analysis, verification, and integration activities
Block level and chip level simulations to verify functionality and performance goals
Hardware debugging and integration using standard test equipment including oscilloscope, power supply, multi-meter, etc
Create documentation such as board specifications, user guides, test reports, and design review presentations
Provide regular reporting of progress and status
Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience working in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in FPGA design
Ability to solve problems at circuit and system levels
Proven experience with FPGA development, including VHDL or Verilog programming
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to provide and receive constructive criticism
Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status
Demonstrated ability to execute large group and customer presentations
Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team as well as independently
Action-oriented and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
U.S. Citizenship required
This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Preferred
15+ years of experience working in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in FPGA design
Proficient in the design and analysis of FPGAs for space applications
Experience with EO/IR technology
Skilled in the design and troubleshooting of high-speed video applications
Familiarity with DoD, NASA, and relevant industry standards
Current Secret or Top Secret (TS) clearance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
A 401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
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