Staff Engineer - Custom Logic
Core
Design FPGA, ASIC, and CPLD devices for avionics hardware applications, including innovation leading to patent applications.
Role type
Senior IC hardware design engineer (FPGA/ASIC/CPLD)
Builds
Avionics hardware systems and custom logic devices
Domain
Aerospace/Avionics + Hardware Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
VHDL design, FPGA design lifecycle management, ASIC/CPLD design, requirements development (DO-254), project planning, architecture definition, data analysis, technical documentation
Preferred skills
cSoC device architectures, Zynq/Polarfire SoC/SoM experience, high-speed data interfaces (PCIe, AXI, SERDES, DMA), avionics protocols (MIL-STD-1553, A429, A664, TSN), Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond, Microsemi Libero, Xilinx Vivado, UVM Test Benches, Mentor Graphics Expedition/Hyperlinx, Mil/Aero/avionics certification experience
Technologies
Xilinx, Microsemi, VHDL, UVM, PCIe, AXI, SERDES, DMA, MIL-STD-1553, A429, A664, TSN, Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond, Microsemi Libero, Xilinx Vivado, Mentor Graphics Expedition, Hyperlinx
Responsibilities
Perform tasks across the FPGA design lifecycle; design FPGA, ASIC, and CPLD devices for avionics; develop VHDL designs and simulations; manage requirements and prepare DO-254 certification artifacts; define project plans with scheduling and cost management; develop bids and proposals; define complex architectures; act as a resource for less experienced colleagues; lead small projects with moderate risks; work on multiple projects with multiple teams in parallel; ensure proper documentation of technical data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
