Digital Design Engineer

Job Title:

Digital Design Engineer Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type 3-year contract Salary range: $70-$110/hr.

Job Location:

Bedford, MA (90-100% onsite)

Schedule:

M-F Job#: 19159 Program Overview The team develops, integrates, tests, and operates advanced communications and signal processing systems for airborne, space-based, and terrestrial applications. Efforts include the design of high-performance prototype hardware platforms, interoperability testing across multi-vendor systems, development of validation and test infrastructure, and implementation of advanced networking and communications capabilities. The organization emphasizes transitioning research and prototype technologies into operational environments through rigorous testing, standards-based interoperability, and hardware demonstration activities. Position Summary The candidate will participate in FPGA-based digital design and development activities using team-oriented engineering processes. Responsibilities include FPGA architecture development, VHDL coding, simulation, verification, synthesis, timing closure, hardware integration, and laboratory testing.

The engineer will:

Plan, execute, and support engineering research and product development activities. Develop FPGA and HDL-based implementations for high-speed digital signal processing systems. Perform design analysis, simulation, verification, integration, and hardware validation. Convert algorithmic or functional requirements into implementable FPGA architectures. Develop and maintain detailed design documentation and configuration-controlled design files. Support prototype fabrication, hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle. Technical Requirements FPGA & Digital Design Strong VHDL design experience. Experience with Xilinx FPGA families including Virtex and Versal devices. Experience using Xilinx Vivado and/or ISE development environments. Experience with ModelSim and/or Questa simulation tools. Experience implementing high-speed digital signal processing algorithms in FPGA architectures. Ability to perform timing analysis and timing closure on complex FPGA designs. Experience integrating and maintaining legacy IP and FPGA build environments. Experience translating system requirements into FPGA implementation architectures. High-Speed Interfaces & Networking Experience implementing JESD204B and/or

JESD204C

interfaces. Experience with DDR3 and DDR4 memory interfaces. Experience with Ethernet-based designs from 1G through 100G. Knowledge of high-speed networking protocols and architectures. Experience debugging complex digital systems in laboratory environments. Software & Development Environment Proficiency in UNIX/Linux-based development environments. Experience with scripting languages and automation tools. Experience using source code and revision control systems. Hardware Integration & Test Experience with laboratory and network test equipment. Experience debugging complex digital and mixed-signal hardware systems. Experience supporting hardware integration and system-level troubleshooting. Desired Additional Skills MATLAB Python Perl TCL SystemC SystemVerilog C/C++ Work Environment This position requires significant hands-on interaction with hardware and laboratory equipment. Candidates should expect to work primarily onsite to support hardware integration, testing, and development activities. Clearance An active security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance is preferred. Interim eligibility may be sufficient for onboarding. Interview Process Initial phone or virtual interview. Follow-up onsite technical interview including design and architecture discussions. Candidates should be available to attend onsite interviews when requested. Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly. You may also send your resume and cover letter via email to the recruiter listed below. You MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line. If you are active in a job search but this job is not for you, please reach out to jobpostings@csetalent.com . We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!