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FPGA Engineer at Waukesha, WI

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$130K - $167K/yr

FPGA Engineer - VHDL Experience: -5+ Years Location: -Waukesha, WI(Onsite) Responsibilities: - * Architecture & Development (VHDL Focused) Own FPGA RTL design using VHDL as the primary HDL. Develop ...

WILLCOR, Inc.

Systems Engineer (Hardware)

Glen Burnie, MD · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VHDL or Verilog HDL coding and simulation, along with experience using ModelSim and Xilinx tools. Key Responsibilities: * Implement FPGA-based ...

WILLCOR Inc

Systems Engineer (Hardware)

Glen Burnie, MD

$119K - $157K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VHDL or Verilog HDL coding and simulation, along with experience using ModelSim and Xilinx tools. Key Responsibilities: * Implement FPGA-based ...

Indotronix Avani Group

FPGA Engineer

El Segundo, CA

$138K - $177K/yr

RTL design and implementation in VHDL or Verilog * Timing analysis and closure on high‑speed digital systems * Resource trade‑off analysis and design optimization Verification: * Testbench ...

WILLCOR Inc

Systems Engineer (Hardware)

Glen Burnie, MD

$119K - $157K/yr

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VHDL or Verilog HDL coding and simulation, along with experience using ModelSim and Xilinx tools. Key Responsibilities: * Implement FPGA-based ...

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Mid to Senior Systems/Hardware Engineer (VHDL)

Mid to Senior Systems/Hardware Engineer (VHDL)

CACI International, Inc.

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$122K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Mid to Senior Systems/Hardware Engineer (VHDL)
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: Local
* * *
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking skilled Systems Engineers (SE) with expertise in Hardware Engineering (VHDL) to work in the Fort Meade, Maryland area. In this role, you will leverage your Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) experience to contribute to the advancement of national defense goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc.
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations.
• Allocate real-time process and error budgets to systems and subsystem components.
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions.
• Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan.
• Develop system design solutions that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis.
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structures, work packages, and the integrated master plan.
• Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
• Derive an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred, and implied as essential to system effectiveness from system requirements.
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable.
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers.
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Nonrepudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, access control, hashing, key management, etc.).
Qualifications:
Required:
  • Minimum five plus (5+) years of industry experience
  • Current Top Secret/Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Poly
  • Bachelor's (BA) degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university or related experience
  • Must have knowledge of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)
  • Must have knowledge of ModelSim, for VHSIC hardware description language (VHDL) or Verilog HDL coding and simulations, and Xilinx tools

Desired:
• Software languages (Java, C, C++, Ruby on Rails) and operation systems (Unix, Linux, Windows).
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$131,800 - $290,000
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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