Overview:
Empower RF Systems, Inc., a leading provider of high-power ultra-broadband radio frequency (RF) amplifier solutions is seeking a qualified, dynamic, successful and driven candidate for Embedded Software/ Hardware/ Firmware Engineer. Headquartered in Inglewood, California, the company was founded in 1999 and designs and manufactures solid-state, high-power RF amplifier systems and modules for commercial, scientific, and military customers worldwide. Through experience and innovation, Empower RF Systems consistently develops solutions that optimize performance and reduce complexity for its customers. As a result, the company has established a leadership position in the growing market for high-power broadband RF amplifiers.
Position Summary:
This is a technical position reporting to a Project Engineer with a supporting role within the Engineering Department. Primary focus is on the amplifier’s digital control board based on Xilinx Spartan FPGA and micro/picozed SOMs. The position requires hands-on bench testing and debugging of digital hardware, interfacing with customers during design reviews and system tests and working with vendors to explain special requirements and to solve/resolve technical issues related to vendor-supplied material. The position requires solid design capabilities on DSP (digital signal processors) to perform control loops and signal correction.
Qualifications:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience with digital design and applications
• Must be proficient in VHDL and understand how to implement multi-pipe FPGA design.
• Ability to decompose FPGA specification into VHDL RTL architectures and module building blocks
• Knowledge of embedded systems design, embedded processing and processor interfaces highly desired
• Familiarity with deploying microcontrollers, microprocessors, and soft core processors (MicroBlaze, PicoBlaze), as the design requires
• Experience with DSP filter design using Xilinx FPGAs
• DSP algorithm implementation experience a plus
• Experience with Xilinx ISE VIVADO tools flow including synthesis, simulation, place and route, timing closure
• Experience with high-speed AD/DA conversion design
• Experience with high-speed serial link hardware and protocols
• Experience with system integration of FPGA design, high speed digital design, RF design
• Must be proficient at debugging at the firmware level as well as the system level using standard test equipment
• FPGA Verification and Validation;
o Simulation with ModelSim
o Lead the verification effort for generating test benches using VHDL.
• Knowledge in working with serial communication protocol to enable asynchronous (UART).
• Familiarity with some of the following bus systems and related protocols is preferred: RS-232, LVDS, SPI.
• Xilinx (soft core CPU) FPGA design experience is a strong advantage.
• Analog and digital electronics circuit knowledge required and hardware design experience is a significant plus.
Summary:
If you are a successful Embedded Software, Hardware and Firmware Engineer, Empower RF Systems is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a cutting edge engineering environment, competitive salary, stock options, comprehensive benefits including, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) matching contributions, etc.
To learn more about Empower RF Systems and our other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.empowerrf.com.
To Apply:
Go to: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=14544181
Empower RF Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.