Mid-Level or Senior FPGA Design & Analysis Engineer
Company:
The Boeing Company
Job ID:
00000405640
Date Posted:
2024-01-04
Location:
USA - Huntsville, AL
Job Description Qualifications:
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a talented Mid-level or Senior FPGA Design & Analysis Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join the Design Engineering Team in Huntsville, AL on the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missile-defense program.
The Design Engineering team is responsible for designing RADAR seeker upgrades and next generation concepts, as well as supporting production and special test equipment design. Boeing has a multi-year contract to develop, test, and manufacture the PAC-3 RADAR seeker. This program encompasses concurrent design, test and manufacturing as new upgrades to this complex electro-mechanical assembly are incorporated into production. This long-term program is rapidly growing in Huntsville, Alabama due to design updates and production growth.
This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 4/10 schedule rotation. 4/10 is a rotation in which employees can work 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week and receive every Friday off.
Position Responsibilities:
Leads the design of electronic hardware, FPGAs, and/or firmware focused on RADAR seeker and Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) requirements
Evaluates and integrates third-party intellectual property (IP) cores and verification IP (VIP) cores
Identifies critical performance measures and develops processes for computing them
Supports the integration of designs with other hardware and software components/systems
Develops test system requirements and verification methodologies
Develops circuit board designs for engineering and operational systems
Reviews testing and analysis activities to assure compliance to requirements
Supports test plans/procedures development and test events
Executes Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolutions
Performs trade studies and literature research to support product designs
Develops drawings and documents and maintains electronic and electrical system requirements according to Boeing processes, customer desires and contract requirements
Exhibits good communication, analytical, and organizational skills, within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Domestic travel may be required up to 10% of the time depending on business needs
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related STEM field
Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience working with ASICs or FPGAs
Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in electrical engineering
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with Verilog Very High Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL), and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) using System Verilog for Verification
Technical experience working with high-speed digital and RF systems
Skilled in Gigabit High-Speed Serial Interfaces like Serial Rapid I/O (SRIO), Aurora, or Peripheral Component Interconnect express (PCIe)
Experience using one or more software tool suites: Xilinx ISE, Xilinx Vivado and Microsemi
Ability to understand synthesis reports, perform timing analysis and logic optimization, and derive FPGA design constraints/requirements
Experience working other engineering teams (e.g. board designers, system engineers, requirement engineers, reliability engineers, test engineers), to ensure designs function safely and reliably when deployed by assisting in Worst Case Circuit Analysis, IO timing, IO type selection, life analysis, etc.
Experience building self-checking test benches and bus functional models for FPGA simulation
Hands on experience with integration and debug
Proven experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams
Knowledge of Linux scripting
Experience with embedded processor and System-On-a-Chip development
Knowledge of developing Intellectual Property (IP) Cores for FPGAs
Experience developing scripts/tools to automate execution and analyze result
Understanding of printed circuit board (PCB) designs
Knowledge of a broad range of RADAR hardware/firmware types: RF assemblies, antennas, power supplies (alternating current/direct current (AC/DC)), FPGAs, digital signal processors, and embedded architectures, filters, complex electronics, Intermediate Frequency Processing, and/or serial rapid input/output (SRIO) interfaces
Experience of digital and RF test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and failure diagnosis
Typical Education/Experience:
Mid-level (Level 3):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Senior (Level 4):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for mid-level (level 3): $96,050 – $129,950
Summary pay range for senior level (level 4): $119,850 – $162,150
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Relocation:
Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized
Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a safety sensitive position
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Experience Level:
Individual Contributor - 3
Job Type:
Regular
Job Code:
6B1DI3 (64Y)
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