Programmable Logic (PL) Engineer

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat were on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years Viasat has helped shape how consumers businesses governments and militaries around the globe communicate. Were looking for people who think big act fearlessly and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What youll do

In this role you will help develop high speed signal processing algorithms cryptography and/or network protocols in FPGAs. The individual will be responsible for the full design phase starting from the requirements phase to documentation block diagrams implementation of source code simulation place & route testing in hardware and integration. The individual will collaborate with other engineers from different fields and must be capable of working in both a small team setting and a larger team setting. Experience in the development of high-performance FPGA designs network encryptors and cryptographic devices is a plus.

The day-to-day

• Design FPGA module and system level architectures with Verilog and/or VHDL
• Develop simulations for modules and systems
• Synthesizes Verilog and/or VHDL to FPGA products
• Develop timing constraints analyze timing results and implement design changes required to close timing
• Generate and collaborate on required design documents development requirements specifications and verification protocols
• Work closely with hardware and hardware engineers bringing up boards interpreting data sheets and schematics
• Conduct code and design reviews and participate in multi-functional reviews
• Maintain and control FPGA code revision history
• Responsible for owning and driving technical issues to resolution
• Integrates and debugs design in the laboratory

What youll need

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field
• 5 years FPGA design experience
• Foundational knowledge of digital logic and timing considerations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to work with a geographically distributed team
• Attention to detail ability to follow process and coding guidelines participate in code reviews and accept feedback
• Experience with Programmable Logic EDA tools such as AMD/Xilinx ISE/Vivado Intel/Altera Quartus Siemens/Mentor Graphics Synopsys Synplify SoftCore Micro embedments in MicroChip etc.
• Proven track record to design and implement FPGA modules using Verilog and/or VHDL with simulation and testbench development
• Familiarity with designing and coding for re-use maintainability and scalability
• Desire to a member of a team collaborating on large system designs
• Work independently take initiative and take ownership of tasks and results
• US citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Active United States Secret Security Clearance
  
  This is a 100% onsite role based in Carlsbad CA.

What will help you on the job

• MSEE degree preferred
• Familiarity with TCL Perl Python or another scripting language
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like SERDES DDR2/3/4 LVDS
• Proven experience in debugging diagnosing and solving embedded designs issues
• System Verilog design verification techniques UVM or other sophisticated verification methodologies
• Experience and familiarity with Linux-based development environments

Salary range

At Viasat we consider many factors when it comes to compensation including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasats comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status genetics age or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.