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Advanced FPGA Engineer
Job Description
Location: Bloomington, MN
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract $80/hr
About CPI
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning staffing firm connecting top talent with leading employers in the defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.
Introduction
CPI is seeking an Advanced FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting leading-edge defense technology programs. In this role, you’ll design and develop complex FPGA and ASIC systems used in secure, high-performance applications. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise to projects that directly impact national security and mission success.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, verify, and document ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) developments.
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Define system architecture, simulation plans, and detailed design approaches.
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Develop module interfaces and manage all aspects of device design, simulation, and verification.
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Evaluate the design process, including synthesis, place-and-route, timing, and power utilization.
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Create and execute functional test and simulation plans.
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Analyze results and troubleshoot performance or design issues.
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Review vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, and device libraries as needed.
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Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the ASIC/FPGA engineering organization.
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Research and analyze design proposals and specifications to determine feasibility and requirements.
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Select components and equipment based on performance and reliability criteria.
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Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to complete major programs and projects.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience;or a Master’s degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience.
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Strong understanding of ASIC/FPGA design concepts, principles, and verification methods.
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Proficiency with FPGA design tools and simulation environments.
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Experience with synthesis, timing analysis, and hardware validation.
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Ability to work independently with limited direction and manage multiple priorities.
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Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
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U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of work.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Why Join CPI?
For over four decades, CPI has been a trusted career partner for technical professionals across the defense and aerospace sectors. Founded by a veteran, we understand the importance of mission focus, integrity, and excellence. When you join CPI, you gain a committed ally dedicated to helping you advance your career while contributing to projects that protect and empower our nation.
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Greg Allen
Team Leader - Defense Solutions
With over 14 years of recruiting experience, Greg specializes in recruiting military veterans for Contract Professionals, Inc.'s defense clients nationwide (CONUS)and overseas (OCONUS). Part of his job is to also mentor new CPI recruiters and assist them in meeting their career objectives.
Greg takes great pride in his ability to support our military veterans, as they navigate the transition process. This includes providing transitioning military personnel with job information and vital career guidance, after they are discharged from the military. Greg regularly works to support transitioning military personnel and veterans by matching their skills to a rewarding career within their area of expertise.
Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.
He enjoys golf, cooking, travel, music and most sports! Go Broncos!