Sr FPGA Firmware Developer - Guidance and Control systems / HYBRID Remote  Pittsburgh PA 110-125K + Sign On Bonus + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation 
Flexible work from home days
Work onsite full time or work a flex schedule with more than 50% onsite. Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. 5+ years of job-related experience, or Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities 

We are seeking an Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer (Adv Software Eng) to develop, integrate, test, and support custom FPGA firmware within the Guidance and Control systems group. 

Duties include:

Architect, design, and document FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows Develop firmware in accordance with detailed designs descriptions Simulate and test firmware components in preparation for integration Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints Review synthesis and timing reports, address issues Integrate and test firmware on target hardware Identify necessary schematic updates and hardware reworks to support design Utilize FPGA tools and laboratory equipment for integration and debug Document failures, identify root causes, implement fixes, and verify changes Maintain configuration management documentation for the FPGA design

Keys Skills:

Experience implementing FPGA firmware including custom VHDL components containing state machines, synchronous/asynchronous logic, processes, and external interfaces Understanding of the underlying FPGA fabric the firmware utilizes Experience working across cross-clock boundaries Familiarity with Xilinx (AMD) and/or Altera (Intel) compiler, programming, and debug tools Experience reviewing schematics, parts lists, and re-work documentation Methodical problem-solving skills Motivation to independently research and resolve issues Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred: 

Familiarity with floor planning and timing optimizations Working knowledge of standard network protocols (e.g., IPv4, UDP, TCP/IP) Implementing custom digital signal processing filters