FPGA / ASIC Research Engineer, hybrid – Job Order 3438

FPGA / ASIC Research Engineer, hybrid – Job Order 3438

Northern Virginia, Washington DC metro area
US citizens or permanent residents
MS and Phd’s require minimal experience
Hybrid, Tuesday through Thursday on-site
$110K-$140K

Perform digital hardware design in a fast-moving research setting and work toward a better and more secure future. Opening near Washington, DC for an ASIC/FPGA Research Engineer – Digital Design, to perform front-end digital design of advanced ASIC or FPGA-based prototypes addressing problems of national importance. The Engineer will work on a cutting-edge team to develop novel computer architectures, RTL models, and systems-on-chip, and will demonstrate system prototypes. Gain experience working with top research sponsors such as DARPA, IARPA, and the CHIPS Act. Benefit from a collaborative, flexible setting with rich learning and growth opportunities.

This position does not require any security clearance. The work can be performed on a hybrid schedule that includes some regular days in the office.

Tasks may include:

Support research efforts by implementing technical solutions to novel research problems
Work closely with senior researchers and contribute to team efforts to transform ideas into implemented solutions and prototypes
Contribute to system implementation and documentation, and to publications
Initiate the design, development and implementation of technology research projects
Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products
Plan and execute applied research
May oversee staff and students
Position-specific

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience, or Master’s degree
Demonstrated success creating digital designs with Verilog or VHDL
Solid understanding of computer architecture
Demonstrated skills with scripting, revision control, and debugging/maintaining equipment and tools

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Experience with FPGA-based design and bring-up
Experience with design verification
Effective at verbal communication and giving clear explanations
Familiarity with agile hardware design methodologies