Hardware Engineer

Oxford Global Resources - Merrimack, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Merrimack, NH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Hardware Engineer position at Oxford Global Resources involves designing and developing hardware solutions, particularly focusing on FPGA or ASIC technologies. The role requires a strong foundation in digital design, coding, and simulation, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The engineer will be responsible for implementing micro-architectures, debugging, and enhancing existing designs while ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware solutions focusing on FPGA or ASIC technologies.
• Implement requirements into micro-architecture.
• Modify and enhance legacy FPGA designs as needed.
• Collaborate with design verification teams to ensure quality and functionality of designs.
• Conduct digital simulations and perform static timing analysis.
• Utilize high-speed interfaces such as SERDES, PCIe, and DDR2/3/4 in design work.
• Generate scripts for automation and testing purposes.
• Debug and solve problems related to hardware design and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience (less with advanced degree).
• Current Security Clearance (Secret) or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience in FPGA or ASIC Design/Development.
• Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog HDL coding.
• Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado or Intel/Altera Quartus tools.
• Experience with digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa.
• Knowledge of static timing analysis and clock domain crossing techniques.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS.
• Familiarity with revision control systems (GIT, CVS, Clearcase, Subversion).
• Some experience generating scripts (Perl, Tcl, Python, shell).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to implement requirements into micro-architecture.
• Experience modifying and enhancing legacy FPGA designs.
• Experience in hardware design and hands-on lab debugging.
• Experience working with FPGA design verification teams.
• Some experience with data conversion techniques (ADC/DAC).