Embedded Firmware / Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA) (Early/Mid-Career)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application
submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the
posting date . Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date
at any time.COVID-19 Vaccination MandateSandia demonstrates its
commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring
that all new hires be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical
or religious accommodation before commencing employment. The
requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working
virtually.Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement
should be directed to HR Solutions at .Salary Range$98,300 -
$190,100 Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be
determined after consideration of the selected candidate s
experience and qualifications, and application of any approved
geographic salary differential.What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are
seeking an R&D Embedded FW/HW Design Engineer (R&D
Electronics Engineer) to join a multidisciplinary team that is
designing and developing advanced components, subsystems, and
systems for national defense programs. General responsibilities for
electrical engineers range from conceptual design, detailed design
(a combination of analog, digital, embedded firmware, schematic
capture, board layout), analysis, overseeing fabrication of
hardware, defining and executing qualification/testing plans, field
support, as well as project management. Successful candidates will
work in a team environment with opportunities to acquire increasing
levels of responsibility.On any given day, you may be called on
to:Design analog front end signal conditioning circuits to prepare
an analog input for digitizationProgramming of FPGAs or
microcontrollers to collect/organize data from various ICs/sensors
via any manner of serial/parallel communication protocols (e.g.,
SPI, I2C, USB, 8b10b) and disseminate that data in a multitude of
ways (e.g., serial outputs such as USB, UART, NRZL, biphase)Perform
hands-on test and debug of circuitryDevelop documentation of a
given design and give technical presentations to
peers/managersDesign and develop specific manufacturing design
requirements (i.e., PC board material, trace impedances, routing
requirements, PC board stack-up, etc) and oversight of the
manufacturing of PC boardsBuild software allowing customers to
configure or download data from our embedded instrumentation
systems, and view and analyze that data in novel waysDevelop a
system-level understanding of the collected data and support for
anomaly resolutionThis position involves being a member of 3-10
person interdisciplinary design teams and supporting multiple
programs/teams simultaneously. Travel to test facilities can be
common feature of the job, depending on the program being
supported, the job may require up to 25% travel.Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities:Technical knowledge and competencies appropriate to
the positionThorough knowledge of and applied experience with
scientific and engineering methods and with the field s standards
for the ethical conduct of researchThorough knowledge of and
experience with designing, planning, and performing research,
design, and development projectsDemonstrated knowledge of and
experience with implementing Sandia policies affecting research,
design, and development activities, projects, or
initiativesDemonstrated ability to team across
disciplinesApplicants on this requisition may be interviewed by
multiple organizations at Sandia National
Laboratories.Qualifications We RequireBachelor s degree in relevant
field, or equivalent: higher degree (MS, PhD) in relevant field; or
engineering or scientific experience and/or achievements that
demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to perform
independent research and developmentAbility to acquire and maintain
a DOE Q-level security clearanceTravel up to 25%Qualifications We
DesireActive DOE Q-level security clearanceDemonstrated experience
with circuit design and analysisDemonstrated experience with
embedded firmware design (preferably VHDL) and testbed
developmentProven experience with design and analysis tools (e.g.,
Matlab and LabVIEW), analog simulation codes (e.g., LTSpice), and
HDL simulation codes (e.g.,ModelSim)Hands-on experience testing and
de-bugging circuitry, with clear mastery of tools such as
oscilloscopes, logic/network/spectrum analyzers, function/pulse
generators, etc.Knowledge of and experience with PC-board layout
tools (e.g., EAGLE PCB or Mentor Graphics), and PC-board
fabrication and assembly design principalsAn obvious passion for
engineering and building new thingsStrong communication skills
(especially technical writing skills), interpersonal skills, and
the ability to influence othersAbility to juggle competing
priorities and deadlinesAbout Our TeamSandia California's Telemetry
and Stockpile Support Department develops and maintains telemetry
systems in support of the nuclear deterrence surveillance mission.
Telemetry systems has responsibility for all aspects of telemetry
development, including conceptual design, prototype development and
testing, and transitioning production work to DOE production
agencies. Telemetry systems integrate precision sensor electronics
and signal conditioning with RF communication systems to support
flight testing of Joint Test Assemblies. Work is performed by teams
of electrical engineers and mechanical engineers, in partnership
with quality engineering, reliability engineering, and project
management. Current development mission assignments include the W88
ALT370 JTA8 project, the W78 JTA6R project, and the W76 JTA3
project. Stockpile support oversees the quality, reliability, and
availability of all qualified telemetry systems that are being used
in the on-going surveillance mission.About SandiaSandia National
Laboratories is the nation s premier science and engineering lab
for national security and technology innovation, with teams of
specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.
Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:Challenging work with
amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom
worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment,
and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and
enrichment opportunitiesFlexible work arrangements for many
positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every
other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week)
compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of
onsite work and working from home)Generous vacations, strong
medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning
opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at
creating a solid work/life balance World-changing technologies.
Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: These benefits
vary by job classification.Security ClearanceSandia is required by
DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review
that includes checks of personal references, credit, law
enforcement records, and employment/education verifications.
Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a
DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If
you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another
country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be
impacted.Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a
federal background investigation to meet the requirements for
access to classified information or matter if the duties of the
position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or
illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity,
serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can
cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in
the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent
termination of employment.EEOAll qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected
class under state or federal law.
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