Are you a curious and innovative engineer that wants to design the future of modems? Do you love to be challenged with complex engineering problems and are passionate about technical excellence? If yes, than Linkabit should be your future home! Come be a part of our Engineering team where you will have significant technical impact and opportunities to work on various projects alongside other exceptional engineers. With our smaller teams you’re not a cog on the wheel – you’re making a difference in a big way!

As an FPGA Engineer you will be designing, implementing, and verifying new features for Network Centric Waveform (NCW) and FDMA modems. You’ll work closely with the systems group to define requirements, support system design and translate requirements into hardware architectures. In addition, taking advanced designs and work with team members to develop innovative next generation IP modems will be a part of your role along with working on complex high-speed FPGA equipment, working closely with the hardware and software group during the integration phase and design documentation and verification.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years related experience. We will consider engineers from senior- level (at least 5 years of experience) to senior principal-level (at least 15 years of experience)
  • Proficiency in RTL (Verilog or VHDL)
  • Experience with hardware debugging and validation using equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network testers and logic analyzers
  • Solid digital fundamentals including timing analysis, state-machine debug and/or RTL/Test-bench development
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or other technical field
  • US Citizenship. Applicants selected may be subject to security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
  • Up to 10% travel
Preferences

  • Experience with PHY/MAC design and/or upper layer network protocol
  • Experience with Ethernet packet processing: basic protocols, Ethernet switches and Ethernet interfaces and implementing and verifying Ethernet MAC IP and waveform bring-up
  • High speed CPU and DDR3 memory interfaces, including PCIe, DMA and high speed serial buses as JESD204B
  • Experience with Altera FPGA platform and strong understanding of SoC/FPGA architecture and ARM processor interface
  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or other technical field
  • Active Secret level clearance
Our La Jolla, CA headquarters and just 15 minutes from downtown San Diego and 10 minutes from the sandy beaches. Our environment is open and casual - we are all about the quality of work and collaborating together!

We are searching for candidates who enjoy working with people and have a technical mind that excels when being challenged. If you have a drive to succeed and grow your career, Linkabit might be a fit for you! It only takes a few minutes to apply and a recruiter will get back to you if there is a potential fit.

For over 45 years, Linkabit employees have enjoyed the opportunity to grow their careers and make an impact as we execute our mission to be the premier communications and signal intercept solutions provider for those who protect freedom around the globe. At Linkabit, every employee has an opportunity not just for a career, but to make a difference for the customers we serve. With some of the brightest and most dedicated talent in the industry, Linkabit achieves its purpose through outstanding service, business agility, technical excellence and personal commitment, while maintaining profitable growth. We center our business around our core values of teamwork, customer satisfaction, integrity, respect, and a positive attitude. Linkabit specializes in designing, developing, and delivering sophisticated communications and signal intercept systems to a wide array of government and commercial customers. Our work includes: bandwidth-efficient satellite and line-of-sight voice, data and control modems, voice and data radios for delivery to worldwide markets, complete terminals, antenna systems, small, lightweight, lower power, man-portable and multi-platform tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems, integration of sophisticated intelligence systems into mobile platforms, and information processing systems and services.

Linkabit has an ongoing commitment to independent research and development and the creation of new technology. We offer employees a variety of challenging and meaningful projects that directly impact the business, as well as competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), at least 9 paid holidays each year, 3 weeks of paid personal time off, a 9/80 workweek (26 Fridays off a year!), undergraduate and graduate education reimbursement, and support for leadership and technical growth and development. Linkabit maintains division office locations in San Diego, CA, Melbourne, FL, Linthicum Heights, MD and Camden, NJ, with additional L3 Technologies, Inc. locations worldwide.

For timely processing, please submit your application online at www.l3t.com/careers ; Job #092531.L3 Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity. L3 maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. To learn more about our company and technologies, visit our website at http://www.l3t.com .

Should you require a reasonable accommodation in applying for a position at Linkabit, please call 858-552-9500.

US Security Clearance Required : None