FPGA Firmware Engineer

Summary:

Haigh-Farr is a premier antenna design, manufacturing and test house developing products used across all platforms in the aerospace industry including missions to Mars, the International Space Station and products fielded to the U.S. Military supporting the warfighter. In our over 55-year history we have enjoyed steady, planned growth. Haigh-Farr plans to further grow our team and capabilities to meet increasing demand and to expand into new markets and antenna technologies.

Haigh-Farr is seeking an FPGA/FW Engineer to assist in the design and development of our Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) products within our Advanced Products Group. This role would bridge the hardware and software engineering domains and ensure the FPGA logic and embedded software work together seamlessly in our applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, code, simulate, document and test full high-speed FPGA systems
• Troubleshoot complex systems, optimize for speed, power and ensure compliance with specifications
• Build and maintain tools and processes for FPGA development
• Partner with hardware, software and system teams to ensure seamless integration
• Produce technical documentation for designs and integration processes
• Work closelywith others withinyour department to understand requirements and meet customer expectations
• Address unforeseen issues to realizescheduled project timeline

Knowledge & Skills:

• FPGA design using SystemVerilog/Verilog or VHDL, preferably SystemVerilog
• Simulation tools (Modelsim, Vivado XSim), UVM experience a plus
• Familiarity with lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers
• C/C++, Python, digital signal processing, git
• High-speed interfaces (Multi-Gigabit SERDES, i.e. Aurora/Ethernet/PCIe)
• AMD/Xilinx Vivado experience is a plus
• Experience in the Military/Aerospace/Government (MAG) markets a plus
• Excellent computer skills,proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
• Independent, self-starter with the abilityto multi-task
• Possess excellent communication skills and positive attitude

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field Master’s Degree a plus
• Proven work experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to possess a security clearance