Senior FPGA Engineer - Embedded Security

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today. 

The Senior FPGA Engineer, with FPGA-security centric focus, will play a key role in the design, implementation, and optimization of FPGA-based solutions for JMA projects. Contribute to the development of innovative products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HW design, QA, and Operations, and lead FPGA design efforts from conception to delivery.  This position will be based out of the JMA Wireless office in Plano, Texas.

Responsibilities

• The Senior FPGA Engineer, with FPGA-security centric focus, will have responsibilities in the all the following areas and additional duties as assigned.

FPGA Design and Development:

• Architect and design FPGA-based systems to meet project requirements.
• Implement and optimize FPGA designs for performance, power, and area efficiency.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.

Verification and Testing:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the reliability and functionality of FPGA designs.
• Debug and troubleshoot FPGA designs, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.

Documentation:

• Generate clear and comprehensive documentation for FPGA designs, including specifications, test plans, and user guides.
• Maintain version-controlled design documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

Team Leadership:

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior FPGA engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions.

Research and Innovation:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in FPGA design.
• Explore and recommend new tools, methodologies, and techniques to enhance FPGA development processes.

Project Management:

• Work closely with project managers to define project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Contribute to project planning and resource allocation for FPGA development activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's of Engineering related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in FPGA design and development, including a minimum of 2 years of working in the FPGA security embedded systems with ORAN Fronthaul’s vulnerability security WG11, and MACsec.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex FPGA projects from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital design and signal integrity principles.
• Expertise of RTL optimized design technique in digital and DSP domain, with Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.  
• Knowledge of FPGA security embedded systems, including ORAN Fronthaul’s vulnerability security WG11, secure boot, and MACsec.
• Proficient in using FPGA design-verification tools from vendors such as Xilinx/AMD or Altera/Intel, simulator  Questasim, code linter.
• Knowledge of FPGA’s synthesis, place-n-route process, and optimization for timing closure techniques. 
• Familiar with FPGA interfaces – 10/25GbE, ADC/DAC, uART, SPI, I2C, DDR4, JESD204B, PCIe.  
• Ability to write module-level and/or top-level FPGA testbench with testcases to ensure the design coverage in simulation. 
• Lab troubleshooting skills - mastering the lab set up, equipment and leveraging FPGA’s chipscope (or signaltap) debug tool. 
• Knowledge of Python scripting language and familiar with bitbucket, Jira-based workflow is plus 
• Some familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G) and their FPGA implementation. 
• Some knowledge of RF systems and signal processing challenges in wireless communication. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in FPGA designs.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

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