Firmware Engineer at GCR Professional Services

Nice to have:

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: radar systems, electronic warfare, microwave engineering, analog and digital signal processing, embedded software development, physics modeling and simulation

System Development Division (SDD) is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. SDD considers the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems.

SDD is seeking a Firmware Engineer to support the implementation of complex system algorithms and interfaces in FPGAs for Radar and EW systems. In this role, you will implement, test, and verify designs through simulation and lab test while under the guidance of senior Engineers. These FPGA designs could include signal processing across very wide bands, high data rate interfaces, serial interfaces, and complex control logic.

This position requires skills in working with multi-disciplinary teams, design, development, and test activities, as well as proficiency in relevant technologies. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills are required.  Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, detail oriented and have ability to effectively communicate. 

What you will do:

• Under guidance from senior staff, implement algorithms and interfaces in FPGAs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and specifications as they relate to assigned tasking

• Creating and maintaining design documentation and test plans
• Near term tasking may be related to RF systems for airborne applications, but you may be tasked on other applications as needed

Who you are:

• Applicable knowledge of FPGA and SoC design entry using Verilog or VHDL
• Applicable knowledge of design flow for Xilinx and/or Intel FPGAs
• Applicable knowledge of simulation tools such as ModelSim/Questa, VCS, or Incisive
• Experience in delivery of advanced development hardware.
• Capable of effectively working in a team environment, often under tight deadlines.

• Experience in providing information for briefings and technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS)
• Background should include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of applicable experience; Master’s degree. Equivalent experience will be considered