Principal Engineer Firmware (FPGA)

Title: Principal Engineer Firmware (FPGA) Location: Fort Collins, CO Duration: Permanent / FTE Salary : $115K - $160K Our client has an immediate need for a RF Delivery Systems (RFDS) Embedded Firmware Engineer (FPGA) for its New Product Development (NPD) team to design and develop software controls for our RF Generator Systems used in Plasma Power applications. The Embedded Firmware Engineer (FPGA) will work with a multi-disciplined product delivery team of RF, Electrical, Mechanical, and other Firmware Engineers to design, modify, and evaluate embedded software, and/or programmable logic and/or electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices. You will perform engineering work in the design of new products and/or sustaining of existing products. Our client truly values their diverse culture that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and open communication to create a relaxed and positive atmosphere. Responsibilities: Be a critical member of the product development engineering team and participate in all phases of the FPGA development life cycle. Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to decompose system level requirements. Develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system. Apply sound engineering principles in the development of digital design/architecture for the target application. Provide guidance for the FPGA architect to support advanced digital architecture and design. Participate in on-going technical discussions and code reviews. Possibly, including supporting technical reviews and presentations both internally and externally to customers Develop estimates for your own task duration, supporting the development of a project schedule with the team using Agile or other methods. Be able to travel within US and abroad for short periods of time (as need). Qualifications: Circuit design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems Strong understanding of synchronous design practices and data flow management (FIFOs, memories, pipelining) Experience in signal and power integrity analysis of digital/FPGA designs Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs, Including FPGA tool suites such as Vivado and ISE Experience in developing specifications, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs Familiarity with I2C, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR3/4, etc. Familiarity with C/C and Python Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science (or similar) technical degree. At least 8 years' experience in related industries working with real time embedded FPGA development in industrial applications. (6+ years with master's degree) Strong VHDL knowledge with an emphasis on using language features towards elegant, maintainable, and testable designs, preferably using Xilinx Vivado tool set. Proven ability to troubleshoot and use test equipment including but not limited to oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, JTAG debuggers. Experience with code repositories (GIT) and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Development of self-checking test benches. Knowledge of methodology like OSVVM is highly desirable Circuit design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems Strong understanding of synchronous design practices and data flow management (FIFOs, memories, pipelining). Experience in signal and power integrity analysis of digital/FPGA designs. Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs, with a focus on Zynq-7000 series and Zynq-UltraScale+ MPSoC Experience with Python scripting. TCL scripting is highly desirable Experience in developing specifications, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs Familiarity with I2C, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR3/ Education: BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience and/or education Benefits: Compensation programs are focussed on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Medical - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision Short and long-term disability and life insurance Health savings and flexible spending accounts Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays 8 Hours of paid volunteer time off 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads Company matched 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs Other voluntary benefits include pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil right laws.