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Viasat

Programmable Logic Engineer/ FPGA Engineer

Viasat, Carlsbad

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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
  • Develop, test and support embedded firmware for current and future products
  • Work closely with hardware and hardware engineers, bringing up boards, interpreting data sheets and schematics
  • Conduct code and design reviews and participate in cross 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 you'll need


  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 2-5 years FPGA design experience
  • Foundational knowledge of digital logic and timing considerations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance is required


What will help you on the job


  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement FPGA modules using Verilog and/or VHDL with simulation and testbench development
  • Understanding of embedded processor software and peripheral interfacing to PL/HW
  • Familiarity with designing and coding for re-use, maintainability, and scalability
  • Desire to be part of a team, collaborating on large system designs
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks and results
  • Experience working in dynamic multi-discipline integration for overall product success