FPGA Hardware Engineer

General Summary:Qualcomm's Government Technologies (QGOV) division develops special products based on its wireless terrestrial and satellite communication technologies for the military, federal, local, and foreign governments. In this role as a Hardware Engineer, you will support government-sponsored research, development, integration and test of such systems, including adaptation and extension of commercial systems to novel applications and environments, as well as internal development efforts. The individual will work on a variety of projects crossing multiple disciplines from across the company to deliver timely results to Customers. You will be responsible for working closely with other engineering disciplines to design, develop, test, automate, and document communication capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential. Candidate must be willing to travel on occasion and be able to work well with others in a technical environment.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to receive a U.S. Government security clearance Minimum Qualifications:u2022 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.Preferred Qualifications:- 12+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.- 8+ years of experience with FPGA design, embedded system architecture and DSP implementations for real-time embedded systems- System Verilog RTL design expertise across design and verification- Deep understanding of Xilinx FPGA architectures and design processes- Strong understanding of digital signal processing concepts (e.g., filtering, FFT, modulation).- Knowledge of communication protocols such as AXI4-x, DDRx, PCIe, etc.- Proficiency with Design Simulation tools like Modelsim, VCS, or Xcelium for behavioral simulation- Experience customizing and debugging make-based build flows and working with Xilinx's Vivado tools- Hands-on experience on validation and debug methodologies, static timing analysis, and timing closure- Proficient with xdc placement and timing constraints- Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Tcl- Experienceu00a0with Repository or Configuration Management Tools such as Git and Gerrit.- Linux OS proficiency- Experience developing or debugging UVM-based verification flows is a plus- Experience with FPGA tools like Synplicity and Certify is a plus- The ideal candidate would be a self-starter with strong initiative, discipline, motivation, and a focus on quality.- The candidate must be a team player and be flexible and open to a variety of task assignments within the team.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mailu00a0[](mailto:){rel=

Created: 2025-12-22