FPGA Engineer

Summary

Join Grass Valley as an FPGA Engineer and lead the design, development, and implementation of FPGA-based solutions for broadcast video and audio applications. You will optimize FPGA designs, conduct thorough testing and verification, and maintain build processes using CI/CD tools. Responsibilities include leading FPGA architecture design, electronic and PCB design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-5 years of experience in FPGA design and development. You should be proficient in HDL, FPGA design tools, and debugging techniques. Grass Valley offers a competitive compensation package and a remote work option.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Two (2) to five (5) years experience in FPGA design and development with strong focus on electronic and PCB design
• Proficiency in FPGA design, power estimation, implementation, optimization, testing, and development using hardware description languages (HDL) such as VHDL or Verilog
• Ability to simulate and verify FPGA designs using tools like Questa
• Familiarity with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado, or Altera Quartus
• Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting FPGA designs, including using logic analyzers and other debugging tools
• Ability to create clear and concise documentation for FPGA designs, including design specifications
• Experience with embedded system integration and real-time operating systems running on inhouse designed hardware
• Experience in high-speed digital design, data serialization, media streaming (ST2110) and transmission protocols within the broadcast industry, particularly HD-SDI video
• Experience with high-speed serial interfaces like PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, and USB
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
• Strong understanding of digital logic design principles and ability to create complex digital circuits
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and programming languages C/C++ for FPGA programming and automation
• Understanding TCP/IP from network programming perspective
• Experience in managing code with version control systems like Git to track releases and collaborate with a team through branching and merging
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional multi-site teams, including hardware engineers, QA engineers, and project managers
• Proven experience in hardware design and development, preferably in a similar role
• Experience with hardware debug and tests
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, and FPGA
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance related to hardware design
• Proficiency in schematic capture and oversight of PCB layout
• Fluency in English, both oral and written

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of FPGA-based systems for broadcast video and audio applications, focusing on Embedded System hardware and electronic design
• Optimize FPGA designs to enhance video processing, audio synchronization and develop electronic systems with FPGA architectures
• Conduct thorough simulation, testing, debugging, and verification of FPGA designs to ensure seamless functionality and adherence to industry standards
• Maintain and improve FPGA build processes using CI/CD tools like Jenkins
• Estimate work effort to establish schedules for design delivery
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging standards, and technologies related to broadcast video and audio

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Energizing and supportive work environment
• Remote work