Fpga Design Engineer

Description
Do you love using embedded systems experience to solve hard problems in applications that range from high-reliability missile-borne telemetry to sensor fusion and rapid-prototyping for Position, Navigation and Timing systems?
Are you passionate about working with collaborative and dedicated teams to move ideas to prototypes and solving technical challenges with real impact?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking an embedded Design Engineer to help us demonstrate new and creative signal processing concepts, continuously improving on the state of the art. You will join a creative and forward-thinking team that spans multiple engineering fields, from algorithms to custom hardware design. As a member of our team, you will combine digital design and embedded systems skills with signal processing methods to bring solutions from concept to prototype.
As a FPGA/Digital Design Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be digital design for embedded systems and implementation in HDL, such as VHDL
• You will implement sophisticated signal processing algorithms for communication and radio navigation signals
• You will take ownership of the design and integration of embedded systems with sensors
• You will perform system-level design of signal collection and tracking systems
• You will test and demonstrate systems in live field tests

Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Have significant experience working with HDL development and embedded design
• Are comfortable with implementing HDL for systems-on-a-chip or for FPGAs in systems with or without microcontrollers and performing design verification
• Have strong communication skills and effectively connect with technical team members and leaders
• Have good organizational skills and an ability to multi-task
• Are willing to lead small project teams of similarly qualified engineers
• Are willing and able to support travel of an average of three weeks per year
• Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

• Have an M.S. in Electrical or Computer engineering
• Understand alternatives to HDL in FPGA development, such as HDL Coder or Xilinx System Generator
• Have experience designing for Software Defined Radios (SDR) or with digital or mixed signal board designs
• Have a solid understanding of GPS processing systems, Inertial Measurement Units or other navigation technologies
• Have experience with embedded software
• Are familiar with continuous integration and similar development practices
• Are proficient with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms

Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
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About Us
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APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.