VIAVI
network test, monitoring and assurance solutions
DigitalHardwareEngineer
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“Digital Hardware Engineer at VIAVI. Skills: FPGA, Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL. Architect high-speed FPGA designs. Implement high-speed FPGA designs”
Industry & Context.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills; well-focused attention to ability; commitment to produce a timely and highly accurate product
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS or MS degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, minimum of 8 years relevant experience, High speed FPGA design experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL required, Working knowledge of Ethernet from 10M to 1.6T, Working knowledge of IP protocol
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of VLANs, MPLS, VPLS, Voice/Video over IP (VoIP, IPTV), Experience using AMD or Altera FPGA devices and implementation tools, Experience with FPGA components such as transceivers, hard IP, PLLs, Experience with optical interfaces and modules (SFPs, QSFPs), General purpose microprocessor and DSP systems, PCIe, high-speed digital board design, PLL design, analog signal conditioning experience, Simulation experience using Siemens Questa, Aldec Riviera, Version control experience using Git, Utilization of generative AI tools to assist in concept and implementation of FPGA designs
What You'll Do.
Architect high-speed FPGA designs
Implement high-speed FPGA designs
Develop state of the art Communications Test & Measurement products
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
communicate ideas with people from across the world
Communication Scope
written and oral communication skills
Full Job Description
**Summary:** VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers. **Duties & Responsibilities: ** **_Duties & Responsibilities:_** We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Staff FPGA Engineer to join our Germantown, Maryland team developing state of the art Communications Test & Measurement products. The successful candidate will architect and implement high-speed FPGA designs, using Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL and cutting-edge simulation, synthesis, place and route, and verification tools. **_Qualifications_****:** * BS or MS degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience * High speed FPGA design experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL required * Working knowledge of Ethernet from 10M to 1.6T, and IP protocol. Working knowledge of VLANs, MPLS, VPLS, and Voice/Video over IP (VoIP, IPTV) strongly desired * Experience using AMD or Altera FPGA devices and implementation tools * Experience with FPGA components such as transceivers, hard IP, and PLLs strongly desired * Experience with optical interfaces and modules (SFPs, QSFPs) desired * **Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:** * General purpose microprocessor and DSP systems, PCIe, high-speed digital board design, PLL design, and analog signal conditioning experience a plus * Simulation experie
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