Engineer - FPGA (Mid-Senior)

Company: Utah State University, Space Dynamics Laboratory
Location: Logan
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

The Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled, experienced engineer to develop FPGA firmware for the NASA sponsored, Near Earth Object Surveyor planetary defense instrument payload. The selected candidate will be involved in all aspects of payload algorithm discernment, development, optimization and testing.

The selected candidate must be able to work as part of larger electronics teams, internal and external to the organization, and own all aspects of their assigned block of the design from concept to integration and test.

Required Qualifications:

* BS degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field * Minimum of four years of experience designing, simulating, implementing, testing, debugging, and delivering FPGA-based digital electronics in VHDL or similar firmware development languages and development tools * Experience with FPGA debugging tools and hardware troubleshooting equipment * Experience in specifying, selecting, and implementing FPGA support peripherals devices * Experience with power management/optimization strategies * Familiarity with error mitigation/correction techniques * Demonstrated experience completing a project from requirement definition to integration and test * Must be a US citizen and eligible to obtain a US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

* MS degree preferred * Six to ten years of relevant experience * Experience in implementing data networks, including Ethernet, SpaceWire, CAN Bus on high reliability design for space-borne systems * Experience with printed wiring assembly design rules as they relate to high-speed digital logic design concepts, static timing analysis, and the process by which timing closure is achieved in a design

SDL Benefits:

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and a fantastic benefits package, including:

* Flexible work schedules * Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave * A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options * Generous employer retirement contribution (Up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings) * Discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents * Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges

Instructions to applicants:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1) Cover Letter

2) Resume

Once you've completed the initial application, you will receive an e-mail requesting you to complete a video digital interview. For more information, please visit: https://hirevue.secure.force.com/E2Candidate/?lang=en_US

Please contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of applying.

AA/EOE

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