FPGA Systems Architect - US Citizens Only

Company: PROLIM Corporation
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Systems Architect for one of our top client in Plymouth, MN

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Job Responsibilities

Looking for a Systems Architect Engineer to support our Fuzing and Warheads engineering organization. This position requires applying engineering techniques on developing advanced weapon systems of significant complexity and scope. This position requires experience in applying System Architecture practices to all phases of military programs.

Responsibilities:

Will be recognized as SME in digital signal processing, FPGA design/implementation, and new technology development.
Key member of a team with leadership of/responsibility for, and some level of corresponding authority over, programmable logic development within the business unit/division.
Can lead digital design teams of 3-4 team members of varying skill levels.
Perform FPGA design, simulation, and documentation using product families such as Xilinx Kintex7, Virtex7, Zynq, Ultrascale, RFSoc and Altera Agilex, Arria 10, and Max 10.
Is proficient at recognizing the unique design requirements such as safety and reliability architectures associated with military applications.
Ensuring adherence to coding standards and revision control practices
Can review and critique designs created by peers and/or junior engineers.
Define development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved.
Define and develop specifications and test procedures.
Conduct testing of products using high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, Matlab, and FPGA debugging tools.
Significant involvement in field/on-site testing.
Compiles and analyzes test data to determine design effects on electrical circuits for military applications.
Strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks.
Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies that impact circuit requirements and design constraints.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Architect:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering plus 12 years of relevant experience; Or a Master's Degree plus 10 years of relevant experience;Or PhD with 8 years relevant experience.
Experience in FPGA design and development using VHDL or Verilog
Experience with Simulation tools
Experience with setting and managing design constraints to meet critical timing requirements
Experience with FPGA design verification using hardware verification and debugging tools
Experience in the use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Experience in creating and managing technical documentation such as architecture and interface control documents
Experience in Hardware/Software integration
Experience in lead engineering role
Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies that impact circuit requirements and design constraints.
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Systems Architect:

Experience in bus protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, JESD204B, CSI/MIPI
VHDL is the HDL language of preference
Experience with digital implementations of common Digital Signal Processing functions such as: low pass, bandpass, and high pass filters, comb filter and Hilbert transform filter, PLLs
Experience with Intel Agilex, Arria 10, and Max 10
Experience with Modelsim, Xilinx Vivado, Xilinx Model Composer, Synplicity, MATLAB, Altera Quartus, Altera DSP Builder, Simulink, HDL Coder
IP Creation and Integration
FPGA Digital Signal Processing implementation
Experience with bus functional models
Full product life cycle (design, implementation, and test) of FPGA Design
Is familiar with unique test requirements associated with military electronics such as extreme temperature testing.
Preferably an Understanding of Six Sigma disciplines, design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM).
Active DoD Secret Clearance

About PROLIM

PROLIM is a leading provider of PLM, IoT and Digital transformation solutions to Global Fortune 1000 companies. With 9 global offices in US, India, and Australia, PROLIM has won 30+ awards and proudly serving over 1200+ customers to innovate and improve their profitability and efficiency. PROLIM was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, USA. With the global footprint and expertise in latest technologies, PROLIM can partner with you to speed up your Digital Transformation journey.

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