Hardware Engineer

sgs-job-4057

Information Technology
 Massachusetts
FPGA Development (VHDL/Verilog)
Digital Hardware Design
Radar Systems Development
MATLAB and C/C++ Programming

Contract - 3+ years

Location: Lexington, MA Designs, develops, implements, and validates advanced digital hardware systems with an emphasis on FPGA-based development. Translates functional and algorithmic specifications into optimized HDL architectures, performs simulation and verification, and integrates designs into prototype and production hardware systems. Responsible for complex, high-speed digital design and FPGA implementation within operational hardware environments. Develops and tests supporting hardware including power distribution, digital control systems, and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Builds and refines prototypes, diagnoses and resolves hardware defects, oversees system integration, and maintains comprehensive design documentation. Evaluates and improves digital and physical system performance through analysis, testing, and iterative design enhancements. The group provides support to the Department of Defense (DoD) in the design and development of testbed systems and components that facilitate data collection for ballistic missile defense testing. Activities include system concept development for RF and optical systems, modeling and simulation, signal processing algorithm design, RF and optical system development, experimental field testing, data analysis, and creation of operational and experimental test assets. The team possesses expertise in adaptive sensor array processing for radar and communications, advanced real-time software methodologies, signal detection and estimation, communications systems, and systems analysis. The group requires a Hardware Engineer to design and develop digital hardware and firmware solutions that control multiple radar systems.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, implement, and validate FPGA-based digital hardware systems
  • Translate functional and algorithmic requirements into optimized VHDL/Verilog architectures
  • Develop and execute functional and timing simulations using HDL test benches
  • Design, develop, and bring up PCBs for radar and embedded hardware systems
  • Integrate FPGA implementations into operational hardware environments
  • Support digital receiver and radar subsystem development
  • Utilize test equipment including RF signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for validation and troubleshooting
  • Perform hardware integration, debugging, testing, and performance optimization
  • Evaluate design tradeoffs related to speed, resources, and system performance
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for hardware and firmware designs
  • Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to communicate results and project status
  • Participate in field testing, data collection, and system evaluation activities

Skills:

  • FPGA Development (VHDL/Verilog)
  • Digital Hardware Design
  • Radar Systems Development
  • PCB Design and Layout
  • Embedded Systems Development
  • Signal Processing
  • MATLAB and C/C++ Programming
  • Hardware Testing and Validation
  • RF Systems and Receiver Architectures
  • Technical Documentation
  • Xilinx FPGA development and testing in embedded environments
  • Vivado, ISE, ISIM, EDK, System Generator, and third-party IP integration
  • Digital receiver design including RF sampling architectures
  • Radar timing and signal processing concepts
  • ADC and DAC performance characteristics
  • RF converters and radar architectures
  • Hardware interfaces and communications including PCIe, I2C, LVDS, and fiber optic serial communications

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Master’s degree — Preferred

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