Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer - The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University

Seeking FPGA engineers to join the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

The role involves extensive knowledge in FPGA design. We desire a person interested in collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers to develop the next level of processing and analysis algorithms, possess an inquisitive mind, and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions. ARL fosters and develops some of the greatest minds that the Department of Defense (DoD) has to offer. This position seeks individuals interested in becoming experts in the area of algorithm development.

Location is onsite in State College, PA with potential hybrid options.

U.S. Citizenship Required. Relocation package available.

Minimally requires a Bachelors' degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline, plus 2+ years experience. For higher levels, additional experience and degrees will be required.

You will:

• Design real-time digital signal processing systems using FPGAs
• Work on FPGA development and systems engineering
• Define and coordinate interfaces within the systems
• Develop and carry out hardware and firmware tests
• Work on signal processing algorithm development and/or optimization
• Analyze cost and risk factors involved in system development activities
• Perform system verification and validation to ensure efficiency, reliability and compatibility
• Manage FPGA projects of small or moderate size and scope; make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of assigned projects.
• Contribute to proposals, reports and presentations in the division related to FPGA efforts while maintaining external research relationships

Required:

• Experience designing and testing with Signal Processing FPGAs in a production environment
• Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog
• Knowledge and exposure to prototyping, signal processing, FPGA, cellular, wireless, algorithms, communications and creative thinking
• Programming/Scripting in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++ with a Linux operating system environment
• An ability to take your technical strengths and adapt them to new and adjacent areas of interest
• Out-of-the-box thinking to find creative solutions for cutting edge technology, design, and applications
• A solid understanding of advanced math
• An active secret clearance

Why work for us …

• We offer an environment where you have the ability to stretch yourself technically
• We provide a dynamic research environment where one can work on a variety of problems and tasks
• Excellent Work/Life balance with a generous time-off policy
• 75% off Penn State tuition for you and your family

You may be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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