Senior FPGA/Firmware Engineer full_time

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country’s space endeavors. We’re a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior FPGA/Firmware Engineer who is passionate about working closely with customers to solve difficult mission-critical challenges. In this important role, you will be working on the hardware FPGA/Firmware designs around the AMERGINT hardware portfolio. We empower our people, and we give them the space to thrive. If you’re interested in joining our team and making a difference in the space and defense industry, let’s talk.

Responsibilities:

• Design, scope, and implement technical solutions that scale across AMERGINT products and customer set
• Communicate and collaborate across the engineering team and product owners
• Evaluate and recommend solutions and work with the senior team members on designs
• Help to define and prioritize tasks that you are assign to work on.
• Provide review and feedback during FPGA/Firmware designs reviews
• Continuously improve, adapt, and grow

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of work related experience
• Familiar with using VHDL and/or Verilog to develop complex sub-modules in an FPGA.
• Familiar with using VHDL and/or Verilog to develop test benches for simulation at a module level.
• Compile, route, analyze, and test FPGA and microprocessor designs in hardware.
• Knowledge with how to configure FPGA internal logic analyzer.
• Basic knowledge with standard coding practices to develop routines for embedded processors.
• Learn how to Integrate DSP solutions handed down from DSP Engineers.
• Work directly with software engineers to integrate designs.
• Use test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Programming languages: C/C++, Python, VHDL, Verilog.
• Ability to learn how to create FPGA/Firmware functional block diagrams for design review prior code development.
• Has strong analytical skills.
• Work closely with other team members and contribute to design review presentations.
• Passionate about fostering good engineering practices and processes.
• Willingness to learn new technology and approaches.
• Understanding of testing principles.
• Demonstrated design skills for large scale, high speed and highly available distributed systems
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with an eye for detail and thoroughness
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Create detailed block diagrams, circuit schematics with limited assistance and make component selections.
• Ability to learn how to translate customer specifications into hardware designs
• Component knowledge and experience
• Familiar with telemetry and satellite communications

Security Clearance Requirements: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.  Additionally, if you are a dual citizen, the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position.  You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

Pay Range:  Salary range $136,000 – $150,0000. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Application Deadline:  5 days after posting

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Environmental Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs.

This position is based out of ARKA’s Colorado Springs, CO campus. If you like city life, but also enjoy the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14,115-foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust high-tech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby, it’s common to spot world-class athletes around town.

We offer challenging work, a stocked kitchen, espresso machines, flexible work arrangements, company-sponsored events, community volunteer events, onsite games/break activities, business casual attire, an onsite gym, and local trails for hiking and biking. Our offices are also dog friendly, and we encourage our people to bring in their furry friends

Visa Restrictions: No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally class.