FPGA/Digital Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Agile methodologies, Cyber Security, JIRA, Machine learning techniques, Product Analytics, RTL design

Job Description

The position will involve creating software for world class, next generation disruptive systems and technologies. The selected candidate will work with the Disruptive Computing & Networks (DC&N) product team focused on the concept, requirements, architecture, design and development of a future system. We are looking for people who like to try new things and aren’t afraid of a challenge!

As part of Boeing's software capability, our engineers use their expertise to dream up next-generation software capabilities for amazing aerospace, satellite, and autonomous platforms. You will collaborate with other world-class scientists, researchers, and engineers innovating on a range of technologies including: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Advanced Training & Simulation, Production Analytics, Autonomy, Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensing, Cybersecurity, Disruptive Computing & Networks, and High-Fidelity Digital Twin & Virtualization, and much more.

Our software products help solve Boeing's most challenging problems across Commercial Airplanes, Defense Space & Security, and Global Services businesses. Projects can range from new cyber security solutions for the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner to innovative aircraft, creating virtual avionics development test environments across several commercial, defense, satellite, and space platforms, satellite payload technologies, and autonomy.

Boeing is committed to your development. You will have the opportunity to be trained and equipped with the software technology and tools to be successful. You will be encouraged and resourced to pursue your passions, explore different technology domains, and advance your career.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Here, you'll work alongside more than 170,000 exceptional people focused on bringing great products and services to market. Located in more than 70 countries, Boeing is comprised of one of the most diverse, talented, and innovative workforces you will find anywhere. More than 140,000 of our people hold degrees from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Their expertise and knowledge represent virtually every business and technical field. By building a career at Boeing, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, create relationships around the world and help shape the future of aerospace.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and translates requirements into system, hardware and software designs and interface specifications
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle
• Researches specific technology advances for potential application to company business needs
• Develop high-level design requirements and block-level micro-architectures, partition design within ASIC/FPGA
• Develop RTL designs using VHDL, with emphasis on digital communication system blocks (frontend, physical layer, link layer, error correction, etc.)
• Optimize your designs for area, speed, and power to meet system requirements; analyze architectural trade-offs
• Develop test benches and test cases for block-level functional verification, emphasizing bit-matching and self-checking
• Run implementation tools, such as Xilinx Vivado, and familiar with Vitus to develop applications on the adaptive SOC’s; perform timing closure for your designs
• Collaborate with software engineers in developing production software for your designs

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 2+ years of experience in Field Programmable Gate Arrays Design
• 2+ years of experience in Vhsic Hardwdare Description (VHDL) Language and/or Verilator coding
• Experience in Electronic Design Automation tools
• Experience with synthesis and static timing analysis
• Experience with timing closure techniques for high-speed designs such as bandwidth, throughput, and data movement

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Poly
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in System Verilog or VHDL/Verilator coding
• 5+ years of experience in FPGA Design
• Experience with Infiniband or Interlaken (e.g SERDES) development
• Experience with device driver implementation with device peripherals for FPGA development
• Experience with simulation frameworks of virtualized FPGA’s and hardware in the loop systems (e.g QEMU, CoSim, EMASE, SITE)
• Experience with configuration management and collaboration tools such as (or similar to) Git, JIRA, Collaborator, Beyond Compare, and VersionOne
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with requirements analysis

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate Level (Level 2): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid-Level (Level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for associate level: 90,950 – 123,050

Summary pay range for mid-level: 112,200 – 151,800

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.