Senior Engineer (Digital Design - VHDL) - Data Device Corporation

For more than 50 years, Data Device Corporation (DDC) has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability Connectivity, Power, and Control solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. Our dedication to supplying quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support, has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve.

This position is 100% onsite at our Bohemia, NY office.

This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Department of Commerce License.

The salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $170,000 and will depend upon experience.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing high-performance digital designs using VHDL solutions for complex systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Position Accountabilities:

• Design and Development: Lead the design, development, and optimization of digital circuits and systems using VHDL.
• Verification and Validation: Create and execute test plans, perform simulations, and validate digital designs to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with system architects, hardware engineers, and software developers to define requirements and implement solutions.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to digital designs, including debugging and optimizing hardware (FPGA) and software interactions.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, methodologies, and results to ensure clear communication and knowledge sharing.
• Planning: Develop plans, schedules, and identify resources required to develop products from market requirement through product release.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, sharing expertise and best practices in digital design development.
• Continuous Improvement: Take the initiative to research, develop, propose, evaluate and/or implement new methods, processes, techniques, tools, components, or technology that improve quality, timeliness and/or performance of DDC’s products.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience: 8-15 years of experience in digital design and development, including hands-on experience with complex projects using FPGA’s.
• Tool Skills: Proficient in VHDL and FPGA design tools (e.g Xilinx, Altera).
• Technical Skills: Experience with network protocols, including PCIE, 1G/10G Ethernet and TSN. Understanding of system-level designs and verification methodologies.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of FPGA architectures, digital design principles and high-speed designs.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Certification Process: Experience of DO-254 certification process throughout all (SOI) Stages of Involvement phases.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience of other hardware description languages (e.g Verilog).
• Understanding of other verification methods (e.g Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)).
• Familiarity with embedded software designs using C/C++.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This job description indicates, in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of the incumbent. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as required.

Data Device Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.