Firmware Engineer III

Firmware design engineer will perform design, development, documentation, integration, test and debug of FPGA and SoC architecture for DoD systems.

Firmware designs will be integrated into small form factor security devices and network systems. Responsibilities include FPGA / SoC design, simulation and verification, design documentation generation, firmware integration and test.

Skills required include firmware design of FPGAs and SoCs. Experience with printed circuit board (PCB) hardware design is also desired.

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The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command / control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide.

The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Must-haves :

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline
• 6 or more years of Electrical Engineering experience
• FPGA design experience with VHDL
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs / SoCs (Ultrascale+) and development tools (Vivado, Vitis)
• Experience with Altera, MicroSemi, or Cypress FPGA’s is desired
• State machine design
• High speed digital bus design (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SPI, uSD, I2C, serial)
• Proficient with static timing analysis for FPGA / SoC designs
• Proficient with scripting (Python, Tcl)
• Understanding of C / C++
• Hands-on experience in the lab with hardware bring-up and unit testing of FPGA / SoC design using standard test equipment
• Experience with integration / debug tools such as digital multi-meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers for serial / USB / I2C / Ethernet, impedance analyzers, and FPGA debug tools (ChipScope)
• Knowledge of interface and design documentation such as Functional block diagrams, Hardware Design Specifications, Hardware Design Descriptions, test procedures, and built-in-test methodologies
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team interdisciplinary environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance

Preferred :

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design
• Schematic capture design with Mentor Graphics tools (PADS, DxDesigner)
• CCA layout part placement and routing design practices
• Knowledge of FPGA Embedded Security Functions (Secure Boot, Anti-Tamper, encryption, authentication)

Estimated Starting Salary Range : $114,357.72 - $157,241.87. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education / training / certifications.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.

S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation.

We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.

If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.

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