Job Title: Digital Design / FPGA Engineer

Job Location: Frederick, MD or Peachtree Corners, GA

FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

The FPGA/Digital Design Engineer will work with the dynamic and growing Advanced Technology Group (ATG), focused on cutting edge research and development with immediate and visible real world applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop software and firmware implementing signal processing algorithms for cutting age communication waveforms on FPGAs, embedded processor, desktop processor, and DSPs.
• Create verification test plans for simulation through hardware and live over the air testing
• Develop test plans and test software in Python or other high-level languages for verification of cutting edge communications waveforms
• Work with other team members and customer to perform integration and test

Job Requirements:

• BSEE/BSCE
• 5 + years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• RF and digital communication experience-preferred
• Creative and ability to think on your feet
• Enjoy working with a top-notch engineering team to solve challenging problems.
• Ability to tackle low- and high-level problems with creative and effective solutions while keeping an eye on the end goal.
• Python, Matlab, and other high-level languages for modeling and test automation
• VHDL and C coding development experience Experience in satellite communication industry Knowledge of IP network protocols is a plus
• FPGAs, DDR Memory, Microprocessors, DSPs
• Working level knowledge of basic hardware design
• Wireless communications theory and protocols
• Experience with signal processing blocks such as filters, synchronization, estimators, and modulators/demodulators
• Xilinx FPGA and SW design tools (Vivado, SDK, SDAccel, SDSoC, HLS, ISE)
• Intel FPGA Design tools (Quartus, Platform Designer/Qsys, OpenCL)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a Secret or higher clearance
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a comprehensive background check

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Long and Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shopping Discounts through LifeMart/ADP
• Voluntary Benefits through Aflac and LegalShield
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Tickets to Sporting Events (select offices)
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year)