Mid-level FPGA Engineer (AU)

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a Mid-level FPGA Engineer to join our team in Sydney, Australia, reporting to the Team Lead, FPGA. This role focuses on developing and scaling drone recognition and disruption capabilities using software-defined radios (SDRs).

You will design and implement FPGA-based systems for real-time Digital Signal Processing, translating complex algorithms into production-grade firmware. The role also involves building robust verification frameworks, including cocotb simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing, integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Design, development, document and implementation of FPGA-based systems to support real-time Digital Signal Processing
• Architect and automate comprehensive test procedures - develop cocotb simulation models and hardware in the loop tests to be included in CI/CD pipeline integration
• Develop supporting C++ firmware for embedded systems, including control, configuration, and communication interfaces

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• BS/BE degree in Electronic Engineering, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience working with FPGAs
• Strong experience with programming, debugging, and verifying Verilog, VHDL or SystemVerilog
• Experience writing modern C++ (C++14/17/20) for embedded firmware
• Experience with synthesis and timing closure on resource constrained FPGAs
• FPGA development experience using tools such as Vivado (preferable), Quartus, Vitis etc
• Experience with designing and implementing high-throughput, low-latency and fully pipelined FPGA architectures
• Nice to have:
• • Experience working in a Linux environment
  • Experience with RFSoC and software defined radios (SDR) is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python Preferable)
  • Experience working with PCB schematics, board bring-ups and debugging hardware is highly desirable
  • Strong background and experience in Digital Signal Processing
  • A general RF background and knowledge of RF transmission protocols and general principals is desirable
  • Experience with AXI-lite and DMA transfers between PL and PS domains of AMD FPGAs

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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