FPGA Design Engineer I

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FPGA Design Engineer I

 

What You'll Do:

 

• Apply innovative design techniques to create defense-oriented, cutting-edge electronic systems. 
• Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D, proof of concept, and production programs.
• FPGA development and digital IP integration for tactical RF, high reliability electronic systems.  Assignments include designs which will include SOC architectures utilizing soft-core processors, digital filters, image processing algorithms, and communication interfaces/protocols. 
• Design and implement test fixtures including test plans for both chip-level and board level environments and create reusable circuits that can be utilized across multiple projects.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 

What You’ll Need:

 

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Digital system partitioning and advanced function implementation in FPGAs. Solid design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems preferred.
• Solid electronic circuit design and electronic systems background.
• Expertise in VHDL/Verilog and System Verilog.
• Experience with FPGA design tools including Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Mentor Modelsim/Questasim.
• Experience with OVM/UVM Verification methodologies preferred.
• Experience developing specifications, cost, schedule, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs is preferred.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCI, Ethernet) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Signal Processing algorithms and DSP techniques is preferred.
• Experience with cybersecurity topics/techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphic Hyperlynx for SI analysis preferred.
• Ability to work requirements and flow down for system/subsystem/box/board needs.
• Space or military experience preferred.
• Good communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.

 

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations is required.

 

Working Conditions:

 

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some C