FPGA Engineer

Beyond Begins Here

Build technology that will go to space!  Since 1994, Tethers Unlimited has provided advanced space technology solutions to our growing customer base in the National Security, Commercial, and Civilian Space sectors.  Our products include the latest advancements in satellite communication and control systems, security and encryption, mesh networking, robotics and gimbals. To continue to support our growing business, Tethers is looking for new team members who embody our core values:   Dedication to our Client’s Success, Innovation that Matters, and Trust and Personal Responsibility in all Relationships.

Join our team and take your career to the highest level. Think big, dream bigger.  Find Your Beyond.

 

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: 

Create FPGA solutions to support software defined radio satellite communication systems. The FPGA engineer will work with cross functional engineering teams to define, implement, and create RTL modules.  Roll includes supporting design integrations and hardware bring up. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to think creatively and to operate within a flexible, fast-paced program dedicated to advancing product development.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Implement and verify designs to meet the provided specification.
• Facilitate integration of modules into larger systems
• Produce detailed design and test documentation
• Own and maintain chip level designs
• Debug and test designs running in hardware using a combination of FPGA debug tools and electrical test and measurement equipment
• Adhere to team guidelines on best practices including use of meta source control and participation in design reviews

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 5+ years experience writing RTL for FPGA or ASIC designs
• Experience with RTL Languages: Verilog, VHDL, or Systemverilog
• Experience with FPGA Tools: Vivado, Quartus, Radiant, Diamond, or equivalent
• Experience with Simulation Tools: Cadence Xcelium, Siemens Questa/Modelsim, Synopsys VCS, or equivalent

 

Preferred

• Proficient with Linux command line and comfortable running on headless systems.
• Experience with embedded programming using C, or C++.
• Experience with scripted tool flows using TCL, Python or Bash.
• Experience with SystemVerilog implementation using interfaces, logic, and custom types
• Experience with SystemVerilog verification including class based testbench design (such as UVM) and constrained random testing
• Knowledge of streaming video protocols (MIPI, AXI-Stream, etc.)
• Knowledge of memory mapped bus interfaces (PCIe, AXI4-Stream, AHB, etc.)

 

Working at Tethers Unlimited

Tethers is headquartered in beautiful Bothell, WA.   We hire problem-solvers, then trust and empower them to take ownership, lead decision-making, and deliver solutions on-time and on-budget for our customers. We offer challenging work with opportunities for independence and growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.  To support our team we offer a well-stocked kitchen, flexible work schedule arrangements, company-sponsored events including Sci-Fi movie premiers, Baseball Night, onsite break activities including gaming tournaments and BBQs, business casual attire, local trails for hiking and biking, and hybrid onsite/remote work options for many positions. 

 

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to HSA account for qualified medical high deductible programs
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

 

Washington state pay range:  $130,000 to $170,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.  Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 25 lbs.  May encounter prolonged periods of sitting. 

 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE ITAR COMPLIANCE:

• This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
• Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
• TUI participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

 

Tethers Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law