FPGA Developer

Position: 
 FPGA Developer

Location: 
Fairfax, VA

Job Id: 
1980-LGS

# of Openings: 
1


Founded in 1996, Logos Technologies LLC (Logos) is a diversified science, engineering and technology company, with headquarters in Northern Virginia. Logos specializes in the fields of advanced sensors, wide-area motion imagery, advanced analytics and processing of large, multisource datasets. We serve multiple government and commercial customers worldwide with wide-area persistent surveillance solutions that are critical to the success of their missions in national defense, public safety and border security, and humanitarian assistance.

Job Summary

Logos is searching for an FPGA developer to join a multidisciplinary team implementing state-of-the-art image processing and exploitation algorithms for airborne imaging sensor systems and supporting a diverse portfolio of image and signal processing capabilities. The successful candidate will have a strong mathematical background, experience with image processing algorithms, good programming abilities, and a desire to continuously improve and diversify their engineering skills. The position will be supported by appropriate supervision, training, and mentoring. Some travel supporting system design and flight testing will be required.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support existing FPGA Image processing designs with bug fixes, version upgrades, and new features as required


• Work with System and Algorithm Engineers to partition new applications into components well suited for FPGA implementation


• Develop new FPGA processing applications through the entire product lifecycle


• Rigorously test FPGA components with simulation, hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop integration testing


• Support field testing events for FPGA based systems

Experience, Education, License and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in STEM field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.


• 5+ years of RTL design for FPGAs in VHDL or Verilog, or System Verilog – knowledge of all 3 strongly preferred


• Experience implementing signal or image processing algorithms into FPGA fabric


• Experience with high-speed interfaces (ex. PCIe, CoaXPress, 10GbE) and DDR memory controllers


• Experience with large FPGA designs on Kintex or Virtex devices including challenging timing closure


• Experience with Xilinx Zynq, Versal, or Alveo system design

Skills and Abilities

• Matlab and Python programming


• C++ programming


• Mapping data processing algorithms to FPGAs using Vitis HLS


• Implementing AI/ML inference algorithms using Vitis AI


• Linux device driver development


• Bit accurate validation of complex designs against algorithm models


• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a security clearance


• Demonstrated analytical problem solving


• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and drive programs forward with limited oversight  

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, when required.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare 

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.


• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections. 


• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes. 


• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available. 

Paid Benefits 

• Competitive compensation. 


• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution. 


• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick). 


• Paid parental leave. 


• Adoption assistance. 


• Fertility and family building assistance. 

Additional Benefits 

• Lifestyle spending account. 


• Perks at work. 


• Generous employee referral program. 


• Tuition reimbursement. 


• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

Disclaimer:  


This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

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