Characterization, Reliability and FPGA / Electronics Engineer
Core
Design test infrastructure, FPGA interface logic, and NUC algorithms to characterize and qualify microbolometer thermal imaging sensors for defense and civilian applications.
Role type
Senior IC electronics and test engineer (FPGA/imaging)
Builds
Test electronics, proxy boards, FPGA interface logic, and calibration routines for LWIR sensors
Domain
Defense technology / Infrared sensor manufacturing
Required skills
FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog), test electronics design, infrared detector characterization (NETD, responsivity, time constant), vacuum hermeticity testing, accelerated lifetime testing, algorithm development
Preferred skills
Microbolometer characterization, helium fine-leak testing, NUC algorithm implementation
Technologies
FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, ROIC, MEMS, optoelectronic devices
Responsibilities
Design and build external test electronics and proxy boards; Develop FPGA-based interface logic for data acquisition; Develop early-stage NUC algorithms; Run electro-optical performance measurements; Execute long-term vacuum hermeticity and accelerated lifetime tests; Maintain test data and qualification records
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC