Advanced Engineer - FPGA - Design and Verification

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

The Advanced FPGA Engineer will play a key role in the design, implementation, and optimization of FPGA-based solutions for JMA projects. Contribute to the development of innovative products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HW design, QA, and Operations, and lead FPGA design efforts from conception to delivery. This position will work onsite in Plano, TX.

Responsibilities

• FPGA Design and Development:
• Design FPGA-based systems to meet project requirements.
• Implement and optimize FPGA designs for performance, power, and area efficiency.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.
• Verification and Testing:
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the reliability and functionality of FPGA designs.
• Debug and troubleshoot FPGA designs, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Documentation:
• Generate clear and comprehensive documentation for FPGA designs, including specifications, test plans, and user guides.
• Maintain version-controlled design documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Team Leadership:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions.
• Research and Innovation:
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in FPGA design.
• Explore and recommend new tools, methodologies, and techniques to enhance FPGA development processes.
• Project Management:
• Contribute to project planning for FPGA development activities.

Qualifications

• Experience:
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in FPGA design and development.
• Experience in the FPGA based 5G Wireless systems and/or ORAN Fronthaul technology will represent a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex FPGA projects from concept to production.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles.
• Expertise of RTL optimized design technique in digital and DSP domain with Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.
• Expertise in module and top level testbench development using Cocotb-Python verification framework.
• Proficient in using FPGA design-verification tools from vendors such as Xilinx/AMD or Altera/Intel, simulator Questasim.
• Knowledge of FPGA’s synthesis, place-n-route process, and optimization for timing closure techniques.
• Familiar with FPGA interfaces – 10/25/100GbEth, ADC/DAC, uART, SPI, I2C, DDR4, JESD204B, PCIe.
• Lab troubleshooting skills - mastering the lab set up, equipment and leveraging FPGA’s chipscope (or signaltap) debug tool.
• Knowledge of at least one between bash and Python scripting language.
• Proficiency with C programming language.
• Skills that are not mandatory but that will be considered a plus:
• Proficiency with Linux systems, both as development environments and as FGPA embedded OS. This is a very strong plus.
• Other languages considered a plus are tcl, Makefile.
• Familiarity with bitbucket, Jira-based workflow is a plus.
• Familiarity with Jenkins framework and groovy language is a plus.
• Knowledge of FPGA security embedded systems, including ORAN Fronthaul’s vulnerability security WG11, secure boot, and MACsec.
• Wireless Communication:
• Some familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G) and their FPGA implementation.
• Some knowledge of RF systems and signal processing challenges in wireless communication.
• Communication:
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in FPGA designs.
• Adaptability:
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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