Title:  FPGA Modem Development Lead

Job Title: FPGA Modem Development Lead

Job Code: 25379

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

L3harris is seeking signal processing focused digital design and verification engineers to support our development of tactical communication products.  The candidate will function in an FPGA developer/verification role, working in a cross functional team environment to design, verify and test modem/signal processing-based FPGA firmware for radio communication systems. Successful candidates must have experience with RTL development using VHDL, as well as FPGA verification methodologies using SystemVerilog.  Candidate will be required to analyze requirements, create FPGA specifications/development plans, create FPGA verification/test plans, code firmware designs in VHDL, code test benches in System Verilog, and verify designs meet requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to analyze system requirements and architect FPGA based processing solutions based on requirements the latest FPGA digital technology.
• Experience implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices. Equivalent experience in ASIC design is also applicable.
• Broad experience in embedded system design and solutions for communications systems.
• Architect, Implement, and verify complex algorithms in FPGAs and Software
• Perform detailed analysis including requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, and maintenance of radio communications products.
• Work with cross functional teams as needed to define and refine design requirements and implement.
• Develop self-checking test benches for FPGA design verification and validation using SystemVerilog.
• Assist in the development of high-level and detailed verification test plans consistent with system requirements and specifications
• Prepare design and implementation reviews.  Present technical briefings and status to internal and external customers.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

·         Experience developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions.

·         Experience in FPGA/ASIC development using VHDL or Verilog

·         Experience in FPGA/ASIC verification using SystemVerilog

·         Experience with integrating FPGA firmware on hardware

·         Experience with FPGA Vendor Specific FPGA Implementation tools (Vivado/Quartus/Libero)

·         Experience working in a Linux based development environment

Preferred Additional Skills:

·         Experience with MatLab, Simulink or similar digital signal processing (DSP) modelling tools

·         Experience in communication system signal processing theory and waveform design

·         Experience with TCL or Python scripting languages

·         Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering discipline or another STEM

·         Working knowledge and experience in implementation and testing of MODEM RF Designs

·         Experience with Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)

·         Working knowledge and experience with vendor specific FPGA verification tools (Mentor Questa, Visualizer)

·         Active US Government security clearance

·         Ability to work efficiently with remotely located teams and co-workers

·         Motivated, self-starter, who works well in team environments.

·         Solid technical writing skills and ability to communicate technical concepts/solutions both inside and outside of the organization.

·         Experience with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools such as SVN (Subversion), GIT (Bitbucket), etc.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $108,500- $201,500.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.