AvionX Hardware Engineer - FPGA/Firmware (Lead or Senior) TX

Company: BOEING
Location: Plano
Posted on: April 30, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for multiple AvionX Hardware Engineer - FPGA/Firmware located in Plano, TX or Hazelwood, MO.

The Boeing Company's AvionX organization is seeking a hardware engineer with experience in FGPA and Firmware engineering, specializing in the full development lifecycle of hardware including requirements analysis, design, build, integration, test, certification, production. Exceptional candidates will enjoy technical challenges, personal growth and ample opportunity for leadership roles within the organization.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including lead and senior level engineers.

This position will be focused on the organization's current and future efforts around FPGA Design and Verification Test Efforts. A successful candidate will need to be able to provide technical guidance and accountability to the engineering teams and assist with troubleshooting as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

Leads the firmware development of multiple complex projects while ensuring the teams adherence to established processes and standards. Guides project teams during the planning, development and verification of firmware projects.


Leads the analysis of customer and system requirements and the development of top-level architectural approaches


Leads development of top level and detailed designs consistent with requirements and established processes


Leads design and documentation reviews to assure compliance to requirements and established processes


Identifies, tracks and statuses technical performance to measure progress and ensure compliance with requirements and established processes


Develops technical processes and procedures to guide the day to day work of the technical team


Develops and maintains partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners


Conducts various methods of testing and analysis to support design


Captures data for technical performance measures


Assists with trade studies and literature research to support future product design verifications


Assists in the specification and development of automated test stations, test scripting, and specialized test equipment


Reviews complex test procedures for digital hardware


Provides technical understanding and verification of complex FPGA Design requirements


Use technical knowledge to help influence decisions over multiple teams and products


Provide technical guidance and accountability to the engineering teams and assist with troubleshooting as needed


Lead FPGA designs and teams with design and verification engineers, and manage team execution to meet program milestones


Collaborate with customers, system engineers, and hardware engineers to drive requirements capture and architect digital logic functions to meet mission/customer needs


Implement FPGA designs with latest design practices and tools from block-level microarchitecture, through HDL coding, and physical design realization


Integrate DSP IP from Boeing's algorithm team and third-party IP as needed


Perform static timing analysis, LEC, CDC, linting, and other necessary checks to ensure the design is completed on schedule with First Time Quality.


Develop Functional Coverage Models and perform Code Coverage to verify designs in simulation


Create self-checking and reusable test benches from scratch, applying Object Oriented Programming concepts such as Inheritance and Polymorphism, and leverage UVM to create drivers, monitors, predictors, and scoreboards


Drive FPGA-based prototyping and validation depending on program and system requirements and complexity


Validate design through hardware integration test with special test equipment, test-beds, and higher-level systems as needed


Train and mentor less senior engineers across the department and help build effective project teams



This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science


5+ years of experience with development, verification, or certification compliance of FPGA and embedded firmware



Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience


Experience with digital circuit design


Experience with FPGAs/ASICs


Qualification of DoD electronics products at Level of Rigor 1


Experience building of cross-functional relationships; experience connecting with and advising senior leaders within the business and thoughtfully challenging leadership when necessary


Experience leading in a matrixed, complex organization and empower and motivate large, diverse, cross-functional teams towards difficult and complex technical challenges


Strong communication skills and ability to work with global teams and collaborate across geographic locations


Gains others' trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines



Typical Education/Experience:

Lead (Level 4):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 5):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for lead: $118,150 - $171,350

Summary pay range for senior: $145,350 - $210,450


Applications for this position will be accepted through May 3, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. -120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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