Job Description

Intermediate FPGA Engineer (Designer) - Onsite Position
Curtiss-Wright in Ottawa is looking for an intermediate FPGA Engineer to join our engineering team.
You will design and develop new FPGA-based designs targeting ruggedized COTS VPX modules as well as the support of existing products. You will work from concept development, writing product specifications, test plans, VHDL/Verilog coding right through to simulation. You will be responsible for FPGA functional allocation, logic design, HDL coding, simulation, synthesis, place & route, and bitstream generation. You will support the development of the circuit card and the building, test, and debug of prototypes as well as the support of new products during environmental testing and entry into production.
Location: Ottawa, ON

Salary Range: $74,600 - $124,400 plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:Interact with internal customers regarding requirements and technical solutions Evaluate requirements and develop FPGA architectures Create specifications for FPGA IP blocks Perform detailed digital logic design and implementation in the latest FPGA technologies Verify HDL designs in simulation and on hardware platforms Participate in planning, scheduling and design resource estimation for project scoping Collaborate with a dynamic group of Engineers responsible for product development

What you Bring:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent 5 yrs + experience in FPGA hardware development Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset: + Development of simulation test benches with Modelsim/Questa
+ Xilinx ISE/Vivado tools
+ Xilinx 7-series, MPSoC, Versal Adaptive SoC and Ultrascale+ device families is an asset
+ Designing with embedded processors and C software development is an asset
+ IP integration tools such as Vivado IP Integrator
+ AMD (Xilinx) / Microchip / Altera FPGAs
+ Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus
+ Familiar with hardware test equipment - logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
+ Board bringup and debug support using integrated logic analyzers such as ChipScope
+ Familiarity with principles of high-speed digital circuit board design including signal integrity concepts
+ Requirements capture, analysis, and tracking
+ High-speed serial interfaces and related IPs
+ TCL or other automation scripts
+ FPGA resource utilization estimation and resource power estimation


Skills Required:Demonstrated ability to develop detailed FPGA architectures Demonstrated drive and ability to achieve goals in an innovative and fast paced environment Strong understanding of an FPGA design flow, including RTL design with SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL, simulation, logic synthesis and timing closure Strong debug and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Results-oriented team player who leads by example, holds themselves accountable for performance, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and champions process improvement initiatives

Who We Are:
At Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, we have a long and rich history as the trusted, proven leader in rugged, reliable, and secure solutions for the defense and commercial aerospace industries. Our employees are the foundation of that success.
Curtiss-Wright in Ottawa provides rugged embedded computing solutions that process data in real-time to support mission-critical functions, in the air, on the ground, and at sea. Our team develops single board computers, graphics, and ethernet switching solutions for military programs. Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills and give them the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. We design, develop, test, and manufacture our products, so our employees have a wide range of opportunities.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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