Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with DO-254 experience for a prominent aerospace client. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the DO-254 certification process and will have participated in meetings with regulatory bodies such as the FAA and Transportation Authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware using VHDL.

• Participate in the DO-254 certification process.

• Create verification test-benches to simulate firmware code using Siemens Modelsim/Questa, Synopsys VCS, or equivalent simulation tools.

• Design FPGAs using tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Intel Quartus, and Synplify.

• Perform FPGA timing closure, power estimation, and pin assignments.

• Debug hardware and firmware issues using various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

• Work independently on firmware development tasks, seeking out necessary information.

• Follow established firmware development best practices.

• Develop firmware in both Windows and Linux environments.

• Document moderately complex engineering designs.

• Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.

• Work well in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Essential Skills

• Firmware development experience using VHDL.

• Experience with the DO-254 certification process.

• Ability to create verification test-benches using Siemens Modelsim/Questa, Synopsys VCS, or equivalent tools.

• FPGA design skills using software tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Intel Quartus, and Synplify.

• Ability to perform FPGA timing closure, power estimation, and pin assignments.

• Experience debugging hardware and firmware issues using test equipment.

• Ability to work independently and follow established development practices.

• Experience developing firmware in Windows and Linux environments.

• Strong documentation skills for engineering designs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electrical hardware design.

• Experience in aerospace engineering and defense.

• Familiarity with Siemens NX.

Work Environment

The work environment includes designing, engineering, manufacturing, repairing, and overhauling a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. The company partners with OEMs and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide. Employees enjoy a casual work environment with many employee-driven events and bonus incentives. Depending on the employment type, benefits may include PTO and holidays for contract-to-hire positions and comprehensive benefits for direct hires. Based in West Hartford, CT, the company is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets, employing approximately 500 employees. Key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps, and environmental control systems for both OEM and aftermarket services.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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