Spring Co-Op, Platform Development Engineer

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years • Research & Development

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Job Description

As a Platform Development Engineer, you will be part of the Cirrus Logic Platform Development (PlatDev) Team in the Product Validation and Test organization. The PlatDev Team supports hardware/software infrastructure development for both the Validation Engineering and Product Test Engineering (PTE) organizations. Your focus will be developing hardware design and methodologies for test hardware platforms. Roles range from developing tooling for FPGA build methodologies, FPGA design, MCU firmware development, and general platform development. **Responsibilities** * Work with FPGA engineers to understand tooling needs for different FPGA designs * Develop Python tools for generating RTL and software collateral and automating the FPGA build flow * FPGA RTL design for various hardware blocks * Develop functionality in test platform subsystems (LCD display drivers, JTAG, SPI/I2C chips, etc.) * Develop tests in Python for testing functionality for board screening purposes * Take end user feedback and enhance tool features

Must have:

Presently working towards BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Minimum junior-level undergraduate with Electrical or Computer Engineering focus
Coursework or experience with analog, digital and power electronics circuits
Coursework or experience with software programming/scripting languages: Python, C/C++, etc.
Demonstrated aptitude in system understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, USB, I2S, TDM or high-speed control/data bus
Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Highly dynamic, energetic and driven personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across functional groups and organization

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Responsibilities

Work with FPGA engineers to understand tooling needs for different FPGA designs
Develop Python tools for generating RTL and software collateral and automating the FPGA build flow
FPGA RTL design for various hardware blocks
Develop functionality in test platform subsystems (LCD display drivers, JTAG, SPI/I2C chips, etc.)
Develop tests in Python for testing functionality for board screening purposes
Take end user feedback and enhance tool features

Required Skills and Qualifications

Presently working towards BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Minimum junior-level undergraduate with Electrical or Computer Engineering focus
Coursework or experience with analog, digital and power electronics circuits
Coursework or experience with software programming/scripting languages: Python, C/C++, etc.
Demonstrated aptitude in system understanding of various industry interface standards such as I2C, SPI, USB, I2S, TDM or high-speed control/data bus as examples.
Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are highly valued as you will need to understand silicon, board and software interactions.
Highly dynamic, energetic and driven personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across functional groups and organization.

This opportunity is available for the spring semester only. It is available only to students currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Electrical Engineering maintaining a GPA of 3.6 or above, and who will be returning to school for at least one semester following completion of his/her internship. Candidate must be available for full-time employment during the internship.

Diversity drives innovation at Cirrus Logic. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected, and employees are rewarded for their skills, experience and performance. Additionally, Cirrus Logic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, gender, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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