Job Description:Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesFPGA Architecture and Design: Works as a member of a cross-disciplinary team of systems engineers, optical engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers to conceptualize a system solution that meets customer requirements. Responsible for architecting, designing, and documenting FPGA designs for assigned projects. Creates design documentation including Requirements Documents, block diagrams, Design Documents, and Interface Control Documents. May serve as the lead FPGA engineer on assigned projects.FPGA Development, Simulation, and Test: Implements FPGA designs to meet the requirements of the system under development. Develops models for algorithms and implements algorithms in FPGA logic. Simulates implemented designs and optimizes designs to meet performance requirements and timing closure. Writes test plans and simulates/tests designs at various levels of integration (logic simulation, tests on target architecture, test with target electronics).System Integration and Test Support: Participates in developing Test Plans and supports integration and test activities from initial board-level bring-up through final system test.New Business Development: Participates in writing proposals and providing cost and schedule estimates in support of new business pursuits.Technical Expertise: Subject matter expert with extensive knowledge and expertise in digital design and FPGA development. Work on significant and unique issues without considerable direction. Implement new products, processes, standards, or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results.Education & ExperienceTypically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 7 years experience; or equivalent experience.SkillsMust have significant demonstrated experience in architecting and designing FPGA solutions in embedded systems. Must have deep understanding of tradeoffs involved in hardware/software functional partitioning. Must have strong background in digital signal processing.Must have a deep understanding of FPGA device architectures. Must have experience with embedded processor platforms and system-on-chip devices. Experience with AMD/Xilinx platforms is preferred.Must have significant past experience developing in VHDL or Verilog. Must have strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. Must have experience using lab test instruments such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Must understand electrical designs and be able to read and understand electrical circuit schematics.Must have strong understanding of embedded hardware devices, memory devices and controllers, chip-to-chip interfaces, networking protocols, and strategies for achieving design timing closure.Must have demonstrated experience working with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to develop and test highly-functional integrated systems.Experience working with laser systems is desired but not required. Past experience on high-reliability systems for defense and/or space is desired but not required.Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance if one is required to perform the job responsibilities.Working ConditionsPrimarily an engineering design function with office working conditions.Physical RequirementsPrimarily an engineering design function with few physical requirements.Safety RequirementsAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.Quality and Environmental ResponsibilitiesDepending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.Culture CommitmentEnsure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:Integrity - Create an Environment of TrustCollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of IdeasAccountability - Own the Process and the OutcomeRespect - Recognize the Value in EveryoneEnthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in WorkCoherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."About Us: Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.About the Team: II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.
