Embedded Software FPGA Design Engineer

Position Description: Position SummaryThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific communityThe Central Development Laboratory (CDL) at NRAO is recruiting an experienced Embedded Software FPGA design engineer to work on its digital design team in Charlottesville VA. The CDL is the largest laboratory in the US dedicated to radio astronomy instrumentation and this position will play a critical role in the development of digital correlators for future telescopes that will help reveal the hidden universe such as gravitational waves the origins of galaxies stars and planet formation and black You Will be Doing:Performing embedded Linux software design implementation simulation and research and solving complex technical issues and work with minimal excellent time management skills and an ability to embedded application code development using the AMD/Xilinx Vitis tool flow and well in a team EnvironmentWork is mission driven team oriented and typically performed in an office setting within a research and development environment. The selectee will report to the Digital Design Team manager. CDLs digital design team works cooperatively with other design groups in CDL and across NRAO and other international observatories. The selectee may be required to travel domestically and internationally by air carrier and to travel by car between NRAO You Are: EducationBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer minimum of 5 years embedded software programming experience within processor-based FPGA devices. Candidates with progressively more responsible experience will be considered for a higher-level position and CompetenciesExperience with AMD Zynq UltraScale MPSoC/RFSoC Embedded SW Design ExperienceExperience with Embedded Linux OS (PetaLinux/Yocto) and Application Code ExperienceExperience with AMD Vitis Tool Flow and Board Support Package (BSP) ExperienceProficient in Embedded Linux OS (PetaLinux/Yocto)Experience with AMD Zynq UltraScale MPSoC Processing System (PS) architecturePreferred Skills and CompetenciesBare metal processing system development is a Requirements Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B Visas for this travel may be Rewards:CompensationThe starting salary for this position is between $114000-$138000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education experience skills competencies other qualifications of the successful candidate as well as internal equity and labor market :Associated Universities Inc (AUI) offers a comprehensive benefits package addressing the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment subject to eligibility requirements. AUI provides:Excellent paid time off (13 holidays annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days)Medical dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participants base pay with no required employee Total Rewards for more Instructions: Select the Apply button above. You will need to be prepared to upload your current resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement please visit If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process you may submit your request by sending an email to PM20