Firmware design engineer will perform design, development, documentation, integration, test and debug of FPGA and SoC architecture for DoD systems. Firmware designs will be integrated into small form factor security devices and network systems. Responsibilities include FPGA/SoC design, simulation and verification, design documentation generation, firmware integration and test. Skills required include firmware design of FPGAs and SoCs. Experience with printed circuit board (PCB) hardware design is also desired.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST
 

Must-haves: 

Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceAdvanced knowledge of engineering principles and practicesThorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering toolsExperience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamsBasic understanding of digital circuit conceptsExtensive experience with FPGA HDL development, simulation and analysis, utilizing the VHDL languageAverage to Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio)FPGA design experience with VHDLExperience with Xilinx FPGAs/SoCs (Ultrascale+) and development tools (Vivado, Vitis)Experience with Altera, MicroSemi, or Cypress FPGA’s is desiredState machine designHigh speed digital bus design (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SPI, uSD, I2C, serial)Proficient with static timing analysis for FPGA/SoC designsProficient with scripting (Python, Tcl)Understanding of C/C++Hands-on experience in the lab with hardware bring-up and unit testing of FPGA/SoC design using standard test equipmentExperience with integration/debug tools such as digital multi-meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers for serial/USB/I2C/Ethernet, impedance analyzers, and FPGA debug tools (ChipScope)Knowledge of interface and design documentation such as Functional block diagrams, Hardware Design Specifications, Hardware Design Descriptions, test procedures, and built-in-test methodologiesAbility to work in a multi-functional team interdisciplinary environmentThe ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred: 

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) designSchematic capture design with Mentor Graphics tools (PADS, DxDesigner)CCA layout part placement and routing design practicesKnowledge of FPGA Embedded Security Functions (Secure Boot, Anti-Tamper, encryption, authentication)

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Estimated Starting Salary Range: $180,011.13 - $247,515.31. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

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