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FPGA Developer

Rochester, New York

Job ID 14894
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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: FPGA Developer

Job Code: 14894

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

Candidate will work in a cooperative team environment with cross functional teams to develop and verify embedded FPGA firmware for software-defined radio applications.  Candidate will be required to analyze requirements, create FPGA specifications and development plans, code firmware designs in VHDL, code test benches in System Verilog, and verify designs meet requirements. 

Essential Functions:

  • Develop self-checking test benches for FPGA design verification and validation.
  • Perform detailed analysis including requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, and maintenance of radio communications products.
  • Document FPGA designs using block diagrams and interface design specifications.
  • Work with cross functional teams as needed to define and refine design requirements.
  • Assist in development of high-level and detailed verification test plans and test benches consistent with system requirements and specifications
  • Prepare design and implementation reviews.  Present technical briefings and status to internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Electrical Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related Electrical Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related Electrical Enginerring experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Working knowledge and experience in testing and debugging of MODEM RF Designs
  • Experience with MatLab, Simulink or similar DSP modelling tools
  • Working knowledge and experience with vendor specific FPGA verification tools (Mentor Questa, Visualizer)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug FPGA firmware and related hardware issues
  • Active SECRET Clearance
  • Proficient in FPGA/ASIC development using VHDL or Verilog
  • Experience in FPGA/ASIC verification using SystemVerilog
  • Experience in communication system signal processing theory and waveform design
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug FPGA firmware and related hardware issues
  • Experience with FPGA Vendor Specific FPGA Implementation tools(Vivado/Quartus)
  • Ability to work efficiently with remotely located teams and co-workers
  • Motivated, self-starter, who works well in team environments.
  • Solid technical writing skills and ability to communicate technical concepts/solutions both inside and outside of the organization.
  • Experience/proficiency with TCL and Python scripting languagues
  • Experience working in a Linux based development environment
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Washington State and New York State is $74,000- $138,000.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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