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General Atomics

Englewood, CO

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SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Automation, Best Practices, Broadband, Calendar Management, Circuit Simulation, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Firmware, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Processing, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Documentation, Electric Power Generation, Electrical Design, Electromagnetism, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Ethernet, FPGA, FPGA Design, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Government, Hardware Debugging, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Military, ModelSim, PCI Express (PCI-E), Printed Circuit Board Design, Procedure Development, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RTL Design, Radio Frequency, Requirements Management, SERDES, SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Integrity, Simulation, Software Design, Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Tcl-Tk, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Timing Verification, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), VHDL Hardware Description Language, Vehicle Fleets, Verilog Hardware Description Language, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Englewood, CO
POSTED
10 days ago
52903BR

Company:


General Atomics


Job Summary:


General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.


General Atomics is seeking a highly experienced and motivated FPGA Design Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and testing complex FPGA-based systems for advanced technology applications, including satellite systems, high-energy sensors, and other innovative technologies within GA’s expanding portfolio.


The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Design Team Manager and collaborate with a team of expert engineers to advance the development of high-performance FPGA solutions for mission-critical applications.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:


+ Design and implement FPGA-based solutions for high-speed digital processing, signal processing, and control systems.

+ Develop and optimize FPGA architectures, including RTL (Register Transfer Level) coding, simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure FPGA designs meet system-level performance, reliability, and cost requirements.

+ Participate in design reviews, requirements analysis, and test procedure development to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

+ Support integration and testing of FPGA designs, including debugging and troubleshooting hardware and firmware issues.

+ Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and analysis reports.

+ Stay current on industry trends and advancements in FPGA technologies, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation and technology insertion.

+ Work with GA engineering staff and chief engineers on concept development, prototype design, and integration of FPGA solutions for satellite systems, advanced sensors, and other high-technology products.

+ Demonstrate experience in improving legacy systems and developing new FPGA-based systems.

+ Perform FPGA engineering analyses, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, and provide technical presentations.

+ Function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program, providing planning, direction, and oversight to less experienced staff or teams in technical efforts involving FPGA-based systems.

+ Evaluate integration of FPGA solutions within broader system architectures and ensure appropriate documentation, testing, and updates are completed.

+ Plan for future applications of FPGA solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.

+ Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.

+ Perform other duties as assigned or required.


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job ID#:


52903BR


Job Category:


Engineering


Travel Percentage Required:


0% - 25%


Full-Time/Part-Time:


Full-Time Salary


State:


Colorado


Clearance Level:


Top Secret (SCI access eligible)


Pay Range Low:


105,890


City:


Englewood


Clearance Required?:


Yes


Pay Range High:


189,545


Recruitment Posting Title:


FPGA Design Engineer


Job Qualifications:


+ Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.


Required Experience:


+ Expertise in FPGA design, including RTL coding (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and development for high-speed data processing applications.

+ Experience with FPGA tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Libero, or similar platforms.

+ Proficiency in simulation tools for FPGA verification (e.g., ModelSim, QuestaSim).

+ Embedded processing and controls; analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems to include digital, analog, and RF is required; guiding a design through development and into production.


Desired Skills (ranked high to low):


+ Experience with PCB Design Software (e.g., Altium, PADS), SPICE circuit simulation tools, and signal integrity tools (e.g., HyperLynx, ANSYS).

+ Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl) for FPGA tool automation.

+ Knowledge of high-speed communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SERDES).

+ Demonstrated technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice, with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.

+ Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.

+ Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.

+ Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

+ Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.

+ Must be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews for all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.


Additional Requirements:


+ Must be customer-focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment, with the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance is required.


US Citizenship Required?:


Yes


Experience Level:


Senior (8+ years)


Relocation Assistance Provided?:


Yes


Workstyle:


Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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