FPGA Design Engineer

Silvus Technologies is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer who will report to the Director of FPGA Engineering on the FPGA Engineering team. The successful individual participates in all aspects of the research and development process from concept to field deployment. FPGA Design Engineers are responsible for the efficient implementation of novel signal processing algorithms for Silvus' MIMO wireless networking products. They also support and develop FPGA-based designs for advanced wireless systems R&D. This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA, and follows a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. ## Role and Responsibilities - Digital design architecting for wireless communication projects. - Fixed point design of signal processing blocks while working with systems engineers. - RTL coding, simulation, and test bench development. - FPGA synthesis and timing closure. - Hardware verification and troubleshooting; familiarity with logic analyzers. - Provide support to the RF and Software Engineering teams. - Perform other related duties of which the above are representative. ## Required Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field plus a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in FPGA design; OR an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - Proven expertise working with multiple clock-domain, high-utilization FPGA designs. - Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs, and the Vivado IDE. - Experience with Tcl or Python. - Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts. - Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check and drug test. ## Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). - Demonstrated experience with fixed point binary arithmetic and digital signal processing designs. - Experience using MATLAB. - Experience with communication systems on FPGA or ASIC designs. ## Working Conditions and Physical Requirements - Office environment. - Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field. - Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the setup of demonstrations and testing. - Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves. - Kneel or squat to access lower shelves. - Walk or move in the labs. ## Travel and Relocation Travel requirements: None. Relocation provided: None. ## Compensation $110,000–$150,000 annually. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.