- Develop and test FPGA firmware based on specifications defined by block diagrams, example code and/or MATLAB or Python code.
- Design rigorous unit tests and analyze data to validate code.
- Work cross-functionally with all engineering development and firmware/software related groups.
- Review and develop firmware for custom PCBs.
- Integrate electronic solutions with electro-optical, electro-mechanical, firmware, and software interfaces.
- Work with internal and external customers, manufacturers, and vendors for product support.
- Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
- Excel in individual and collaborative work assignments, with focus on promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Effectively manage schedules and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
- Experience with VHDL or Verilog. Experience with FPGAs or microcontrollers and their interface to external devices (PCs, motors, analog circuits).
- Experience with AMD / Xilinx Vivado and Vitis Software, and Siemens ModelSim Simulation Tools.
- Experience with Aurora, PCIe, or Ethernet interfaces.
- Experience with optimizing FPGA builds.
- Strong debugging experience with hardware.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting experience with the ability to integrate information from multiple sources to reach a solution.
- Experience with CameraLink and/or COAX Express standards.
- Experience in printed circuit board (PCB) design, troubleshooting, and test.
- Experience with EMI/EMC design, testing, and mitigation.
- Experience in task management using GitLab or similar platform.
- Familiarity with MATLAB, C#, C, C++, and/or Python.
- Experience with cable design, build and test.
- Experience with Fiber Optic cable design for data transmission (MTP connectors and OM3 fiber).
- Knowledge of grounding system design and test.
- Experience with electro-optical systems including acquisition, pointing, and tracking.
- Experience in Adaptive Optical (AO) Systems and/or High Energy Laser Systems.
- Familiarity with MS Office 365 tools.
Benefits Summary: Health (ACA Gold Plan), Dental and Vison Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents. Company paid Life Insurance and Short and Long Term Disability. Competitive 401k with immediate vesting of company contribution. Approx. 3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.
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