Digital Design Engineer
Company: Umbra
Location: santa barbara
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Umbra Lab, Inc. (Umbra) is a technology company which builds
next-generation space systems. Umbra is launching an unrivaled
constellation of space-based radar satellites with synthetic
aperture radar (SAR) capabilities, to produce all weather day-night
imagery with sub-meter resolution for low cost distribution via an
integrated web platform. We are a bold, experienced team of
developers, engineers, product specialists, and other professionals
working to aggressively expand the state-of-the-art for commercial
remote sensing.
We are looking for a talented, mission-driven professional to work
closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team as an FPGA
Digital Designer (Space Systems), developing HDL based digital
designs supporting next-generation space radar systems. The
individual filling this position will collaborate with the
electrical engineering team to develop, analyze, manufacture, and
test microwave subsystems.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Develop FPGA-based digital designs for radar, electronic
warfare, and communications
- Work with electrical and systems engineers to integrate Xilinx
SoC based hardware with high-speed data converters and associated
microwave transmitter and receiver chains
- Continuously collaborate with the payload engineering team to
address mechanical, thermal and power subsystems and
interfaces
- Rapidly develop prototypes and iteratively improve hardware and
firmware
- Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and test plans
- Interface with vendors as the technical representative and
subcontracts manager
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline such as computer
or electrical engineering
- Knowledge of foundational electrical engineering, computer
architecture, digital design concepts
- 5+ years of relevant experience in digital design with FPGA and
SoC devices
- Development experience with Xilinx devices and design suite,
such as Vivado, SDK and Vitis
- Expertise in VHDL and Verilog
- Experience developing MCU and SoC software in the C/C++
programming language
- Working knowledge of modern FPGA architectures and external
interfaces, including high speed converters, DDR RAM, Solid State
NAND and NOR based storage
- Familiarity with standard physical layers for digital
communication (UART, SPI, LVDS)
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development
environment
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline
- Capable of creating Linux kernels to be deployed on Xilinx
devices
- Knowledge of digital communication systems and modulations
(QPSK, 8-PSK)
- Experience developing FPGA based hardware for the space
environment
- Experience with analog and RF circuit design from baseband
through X-band
- Knowledge of a scripting language such as Python
- Knowledge of System Verilog is a plus
- Previous experience with spacecraft systems is a plus
Additional Requirements
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired
will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the
United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire. All persons hired will be required to
be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or
protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or
eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Department of State. Umbra is an equal opportunity employer, and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
- Flexible Vacation / Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Stock Options
Keywords: Umbra, Santa Barbara , Digital Design Engineer, Other , santa barbara, California
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