Lead Engineer - FPGA Design

GE Aerospace - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Engineer - FPGA Design role at GE Aerospace is a critical position focused on technology development and innovation within the engineering team. This role involves leading program planning, execution, and process enhancement across various products or business segments. The Lead Engineer will leverage their expertise to craft design solutions, manage project plans, and influence organizational objectives, all while working in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the design lifecycle of FPGA across various platforms including Xilinx, Microsemi, and others.
• Innovate in the field of FPGA, ASIC, and CPLD device design for avionics hardware applications.
• Execute VHDL designs utilizing industry-standard tools for design and simulation.
• Oversee the development and management of requirements in DOORs, alongside preparing DO-254 certification artifacts.
• Formulate and implement project plans for custom logic development, focusing on scheduling and cost management.
• Generate bids, proposals, and define intricate architectures within your product domain.
• Apply judgment and expertise to resolve moderately complex hardware design, manufacturing, or technology issues.
• Analyze data to support decision-making, drawing on both internal and limited external sources.
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced colleagues and potentially lead projects with moderate risks and resources.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively, striving for consensus and employing persuasion skills within your expertise area.
• Manage documentation of technical data in accordance with engineering policies and procedures for all assigned projects and tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in design.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in computing product development, specifically with cSoC device architectures.
• Proficiency in high-speed data interfaces and computing applications (e.g., PCIe, AXI bus, SERDES, DMA).
• Familiarity with avionics interfaces and protocols (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, A429, A664, TSN).
• Skilled in using Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond, Microsemi Libero, and Xilinx Vivado.
• Proficient in VHDL and UVM Test Benches.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise and Hyperlynx PI/SI.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation