Tangram Flex
FPGA Engineer
Dayton, Ohio
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About the role
- Verification & Testing: Write comprehensive testbenches (using UVM or SystemVerilog) and utilize hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Software Languages: Strong programming skills in C, C++, and scripting languages like Python or Tcl for automation.
- FPGA Toolchains: Mastery of vendor tools such as AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microchip Libero.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test custom intellectual property (IP) blocks using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
- Develop low-level C/C++ drivers, Linux kernel modules, and APIs to connect FPGA logic with embedded microprocessors.
- Analyze and optimize logic placement, routing, and clock domains to meet strict hardware timing and power constraints.
- Tangram Flex is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer with a Software/Firmware Focus to design, develop, and optimize high-performance digital logic circuits.
- Architecture & Design:
Requirements
- Hardware Languages: Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog.
- Methodologies: Experience with High-Level Synthesis (HLS), Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and SoC architectures (e.g., ARM-Cortex embedded in FPGA).
- Travel required up to 25% for customer support and presentations
- Domain Expertise: Industry-specific experience in areas like RF/SDR, defense, automotive (ADAS), high-frequency trading, or data centers.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
- Ability to obtain or possess a current/or recent U.S. Government Security (DoD) Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance
- Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog.
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, and scripting languages like Python or Tcl for automation.
- Mastery of vendor tools such as AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microchip Libero.
- Experience with High-Level Synthesis (HLS), Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and SoC architectures (e.g., ARM-Cortex embedded in FPGA).
- Deep understanding of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet (10G/100G), DDR4/DDR5, and AXI streaming.
- Work is based in Dayton, Ohio with periodic days at WPAFB
- Industry-specific experience in areas like RF/SDR, defense, automotive (ADAS), high-frequency trading, or data centers.
Company info
- At Tangram, our people and products empower innovators to design, develop, verify, and advance critical systems that strengthen our nation's security.
- By accelerating the delivery of mission-critical software capabilities, Tangram is transforming how our nation solves its most complex software challenges.
- We are committed to staying rooted in our core value of Team First.
- For that reason, we've designed a highly competitive benefits program and supportive work environment to engage employees and their families.
- Hybrid work options
- Flexible Working Hours, 10 paid holidays, and generous Paid Time Off
- Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Access to group rating plans for Life Insurance
- Employer contribution to Health Savings Account
- Competitive 401K employer match
- A work environment and culture that fosters transparency, collaboration and well-being
- Tangram Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its application procedures and in accordance with federal law.
- All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
- EEO/AA Vet/Disabled Employer/ and E-Verify
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizenship is required to obtain clearance
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