Senior Hardware Engineer New Wave Design Eden Prairie, MN Job Details Full-time $136,100 - $181,700 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork FPGA Bachelor of Science Verilog Bachelor's degree in engineering Embedded software Electrical engineering training FPGA circuit design Electrical Engineering Debugging Full Job Description Company Overview NWD is an industry-leading designer of high-bandwidth, ultra-low latency rugged network hardware and IP cores, serving the Aerospace and Defense market for over 20 years. Our FPGA-based solutions power the future of our client's most advanced mission processing, electronic warfare, sensor fusion, ISR, test & measurement, and maintenance applications. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, NWD solves the most challenging networking and sensor processing problems with products based on standard form factors including VPX and XMC, as well as emerging industry standards and custom solutions. Job Summary New Wave Design is looking for an Electrical Engineer to create innovative, high-end FPGA-based products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical or computer engineering and an interest in developing high-performance products using the latest commercial technologies. The candidate should have strong problem-solving and communication skills with a passion to learn and grow as an engineer, independently and as part of a team. The Electrical Engineer position is responsible for the design and development of FPGA-based high-speed serial interface products. This position requires close collaboration with the engineering staff and project managers. Knowledge of the FPGA development process, including RTL coding (VHDL or Verilog), synthesis, timing analysis, simulation, verification, and lab test / debug is required. Responsibilities System Design & Architecture Develop and analyze system requirements for advanced MIL/Aero form factor cards, FPGA-based systems, and other embedded solutions. Architect and design hardware to support high-performance, mission-critical applications. Lead the evaluation and selection of components and technologies aligned with product goals and industry standards. Hardware Development Drive schematic design, PCB layout guidance, and hardware bring-up for new products. Collaborate with FPGA, software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration. Perform simulation, signal integrity analysis, and thermal analysis to optimize designs. Testing & Validation Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to verify hardware functionality and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues during development and production phases. Ensure compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory standards. Collaboration & Leadership Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to project teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and customers, to define product features and performance benchmarks. Work closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are optimized for production and cost efficiency. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and standards in high-performance embedded systems. Contribute to internal R D efforts to explore new capabilities and product enhancements. Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and methodologies. Documentation & Communication Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including schematics, design specifications, test reports, and project plans. Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders, including non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required for this position with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience. A Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering is desired but is not required for this position. Understanding of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques. Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, Fibre Channel, SCSI, I2C, AXI).

FPGA/CPLD

logic design, synthesis and simulation. HDL coding (VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog). FPGA tools (Xilinx/AMD, Intel/Altera, Microsemi/Microchip). Simulation tools (e.g. ModelSim). Timing analysis. Understanding of product specifications and system requirements to create related test, verification & validation requirements. General lab equipment operation (DMM, oscilloscope, logic & bus analyzers, device programmers). Experience with Mil/Aero standards and applications is highly desirable. Understanding of real-time embedded systems. Familiarity with advanced verification techniques such as coverage driven testing, assertions, and formal verification. Experience with decomposition, traceability, and verification of digital design requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate and present ideas internally/externally. Familiarity with JIRA is a plus. Defense experience is a plus.

Physical Parameters:

Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Must have finger and wrist dexterity with repetitive motion Due to the type of work at our facilities and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be of a "U.S. Person". The candidate must be able to prove so, with remittance of proper identification supporting so, upon an acceptance of employment.

Pay:

$136,100.00 - $181,700.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person