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Actalent Fpga Engineer in Vienna, Virginia

Description:

We are seeking an FPGA Engineer to join our team in a hybrid role in Vienna, VA. The technology they will be creating goes into Military software defined radios that use Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) technology. DSA technology enables radio devices to dramatically improve spectrum utilization, communications reliability and network deployment time. These radios are the most advanced Spectrum radios in the world.

Example: When a natural disaster hits these radios search the airwaves to find waves that are not being used to the first responders have a way to communicate

Day to Day responsibilities including:

  • Working directly with the customer Defining, Designing, and Redesigning the technology for the Radios

  • Full life cycle prototype design, development, and testing of FPGAs, Embedded SW, C++, and PCB boards

  • Setting and planning the release schedule

Test the JD:

They want someone who has experience ideally in a R&D prototyping environment where they can design and develop FPGAs

Best vs Average:

The best candidate will come from a small company where they are used to wearing multiple hats within the Development Life Cycle. Ask candidates to give an example of when they have to program FPGAs and C++ code from the requirements phase all the way through design, development, and testing.

The best candidates will also come from a heavy embedded system or RF/wireless radio, especially with WNW Radios.

Disqualifiers:

  • FPGA candidates with no C++ experience

  • Must be eligible for a clearance

Skills:

verilog, xilinx, embedded system, dsp, Embedded c, Embedded software, Wideband Network Waveform, Digital signal processor, Digital signal processing, vhdl, rtos, arm, freertos, wireless, wireless technology

Top Skills Details:

verilog,xilinx,embedded system,dsp

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineer, or Computer Engineering

  • 5+ years experience in architecting and developing complex embedded systems using FPGAs and in Linux

  • Experience with Xilinx Zynq devices or UltraScale MPSoC and an understanding of the design flow and toolchain use

  • MUST be eligible for a US Secret Clearance

Preferred Experience:

  • Embedded C++ coding experience

  • Experience with SDR platforms such as ADRV9361-Z7035 or Xilinx RFSoC

  • Experience with Wideband Network Waveform Radios (NWN Radios)

  • Experience with wireless networking and radio communications systems

  • Experience in design and development of Software Defined Radios would be a plus

  • Experience working with following technologies: zibgee, 802.15.4, 802.11, 802.16, WiMax, RF, Radio Frequency, wi-fi, wlan, wireless, bluetooth, "z wave", ieee 802

Experience Level:

Expert Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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