Systems Architect

Job Title: Systems Architect
Location: Plymouth, MN
Zip Code: 55442
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Pay Rate: $86.64 - $113.86/hr DoE
Keywords: #SystemsArchitect #MNjobs

***Ability to Obtain and Maintain Secret Clearance***

JOB 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
* Bachelor"s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering plus 12 years of relevant experience; OR
* 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Active DoD Secret Clearance
* 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).

Benefits:
* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision / glasses / prescription contact lens and eye test options available.
* On the job training / cross-training to develop and expand skills, creating opportunity for advancement and personal development. Tuition reimbursement available for relevant development opportunities.
* Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available. Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
* Scheduled performance reviews create opportunities for advancement and pay increases.
* We have many success stories from individuals who took advantage of the training, cross-training, and personal development opportunities for advancement. We also have success stories of individuals who desired a reliable, scheduled and consistent career with appropriate work-life balance, health benefits and good job security. Whichever way you define success, this work culture cares about team members and treats each individual with dignity, inclusion, respect and recognition.
* A Referral Program compensates active employees for referring friends and former colleagues when the referral results in hiring the person. Our team has grown with referrals and internal promotions.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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