Lead, Electrical Engineer (Digital Design)L3Harris Integrated Vision Solutions Londonderry, a leading designer and manufacturer of laser, night vision and electro-optic devices, is seeking a Lead Digital Design (FPGA) Engineer to pursue a career in a fast-paced company where new designs become production reality. As a member of our new product development staff, you will become a recognized contributor with product responsibility for the development of modern military electronic hardware. A variety of mixed signals, microcontrollers, and DSP/FPGA qualifications will be required to bring projects from concept to production.As a Lead Digital Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the complete firmware development lifecycle, leading the firmware development of complex projects from defining firmware requirements through release to production.
You will be a key contributor in defining the firmware architecture and designing for efficiency and reuse. This role requires an energetic and motivated individual with strong communication, organization, and technical skills who works well in a multi-disciplinary team.Essential Functions:Lead the estimation, planning, and execution of firmware design and developmentDeveloping FPGA VHDL code for Microchip/Xilinx (AMD)/Altera (Intel)/Other platformsDeveloping top level test benches for simulating and verifying design architectureDesigning and developing image and video processing algorithms and protocolsImplementing vendor specific and 3rd party IPTranslation of system requirements into firmware requirementsDesigning firmware architecture, documenting, and reviewing with peers and stakeholdersDesign, develop, and document hardware / software interfacesLead the post-design support and troubleshooting utilizing appropriate tools including oscilloscopes, logic/spectrum analyzers and other test equipmentCollaborating with a cross-discipline team of mechanical, optical, software, digital and analog designersQualifications:Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in Digital Electrical Engineering.9+ plus years of firmware development experienceWorking experience using VHDL (preferred) or Verilog with a minimum of 8 years proven track record of successful advanced digital designsDirect experience interfacing with microcontrollers and/or knowledge of embedded processor implementationsPreferred Additional Skills:Bachelors Degree in Digital Electrical Engineering preferredExpert in digital FPGA design, preferably with video and image processing experienceExperience with high-speed data communication considered a significant plusExperience with OrCAD, PSpice, Cadence Allegro or equivalent CAD/CAE toolsProficient with Git and JiraExperience with Jenkins and DevSecOps tool chainsExperience with DOORS Requirements ManagementProficient at distilling system requirements into firmware requirementsProficient with firmware configuration management tools. Git preferredProficient with ModelSim or equivalent tool to simulate, debug, and verify digital designKnowledge of design architecture trade-offs for size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) preferably for Electro-Optical systemsL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.