Senior FPGA Engineer - Embedded Security

1 Day ago • 8 Years + • $120,000 PA - $150,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior FPGA Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing FPGA-based solutions for JMA projects with a focus on FPGA security. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including HW design, QA, and Operations. The responsibilities include architecting and designing FPGA-based systems, implementing and optimizing designs for performance, verifying and testing designs, generating documentation, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. The engineer will also stay current with industry trends and contribute to project planning and resource allocation. This role is based in Plano, Texas.
Must have:
  • Minimum of 8 years of FPGA design experience.
  • Experience with FPGA security embedded systems.
  • Expertise in RTL design with Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
  • Proficient in using FPGA design-verification tools.
  • Knowledge of FPGA synthesis, place-n-route process.
  • Familiar with FPGA interfaces.
  • Ability to write module-level and/or top-level FPGA testbench.
  • Lab troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of Python scripting language and bitbucket/Jira.
  • Some familiarity with wireless communication protocols.
  • Some knowledge of RF systems and signal processing challenges.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
Perks:
  • Employee discounts.
  • Financial, legal and/or childcare resources.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
  • Monetary rewards towards health goals.
  • Company-provided personal protection benefits.

Job Details

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 Senior FPGA Engineer, with FPGA-security centric focus, 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 be based out of the JMA Wireless office in Plano, Texas.


Responsibilities
  • The Senior FPGA Engineer, with FPGA-security centric focus, will have responsibilities in the all the following areas and additional duties as assigned.


FPGA Design and Development:
  • Architect and 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:
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior FPGA engineers.
  • 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:
  • Work closely with project managers to define project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Contribute to project planning and resource allocation for FPGA development activities.


Qualifications
  • Minimum of Bachelor's of Engineering related discipline
  • Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in FPGA design and development, including a minimum of 2 years of working in the FPGA security embedded systems with ORAN Fronthaul’s vulnerability security WG11, and MACsec.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex FPGA projects from concept to production.
  • Strong understanding of high-speed digital design and signal integrity principles.
  • Expertise of RTL optimized design technique in digital and DSP domain, with Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.  
  • Knowledge of FPGA security embedded systems, including ORAN Fronthaul’s vulnerability security WG11, secure boot, and MACsec.
  • Proficient in using FPGA design-verification tools from vendors such as Xilinx/AMD or Altera/Intel, simulator  Questasim, code linter.
  • Knowledge of FPGA’s synthesis, place-n-route process, and optimization for timing closure techniques. 
  • Familiar with FPGA interfaces – 10/25GbE, ADC/DAC, uART, SPI, I2C, DDR4, JESD204B, PCIe.  
  • Ability to write module-level and/or top-level FPGA testbench with testcases to ensure the design coverage in simulation. 
  • Lab troubleshooting skills - mastering the lab set up, equipment and leveraging FPGA’s chipscope (or signaltap) debug tool. 
  • Knowledge of Python scripting language and familiar with bitbucket, Jira-based workflow is plus 
  • 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. 
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in FPGA designs.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.


$120,000 - $150,000 a year
The US national annual base salary range for this is $120,000 - $150,000. The range includes base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location.  This role will also include an annual bonus potential.


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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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