Sr Design Engineer

About the opportunity: 

We are looking for a Sr. FPGA Designer position who will be responsible for creating FPGA firmware used in the next generation of Christie's products. You will be working with a team of Design Engineers and Software Engineers in a fast-paced environment 
 
Responsibilities:
 
•    Carry out responsible and varied engineering assignments of moderate complexity and generally a component of a larger design project
•    Make design recommendations for new or improved products, processes or techniques based on technical expertise
•    Work as a team player, willing to help out in software areas as required by the team
•    Keep abreast of new technology
•    Ensure adherence to best business practices and procedures
•    Design, test and debug digital systems that typically involve an FPGA or other programmable logic device using common lab equipment
•    Design and maintain embedded firmware including Verilog HDL code and CIC++
•    Use FPGA design, simulation, timing analysis and debug tools such as Altera Quartus 11/Signal Tap and Model Sim/Questa
•    Assist with the hardware and firmware system architecture and specifications of next¬ generation products
•    Review and understand device datasheets and other technical data of new technologies and present ideas for incorporating into next-generation products

  
What we are offering: 

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits, and employer-matched 401 K pension plan. 
You will have opportunities to gain experience, grow and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you are working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight – your contributions will have influence.
 
The experience and skills we value: 

•    Bachelor's degree in a related field is also required
•    Typically, 5-7 years minimum to be fully competent
•    Designed, tested and debugged digital systems that typically involve an FPGA or other programmable logic devices using common lab equipment
•    Designed and maintained embedded firmware including Verilog HDL code and CIC++. Experience using FPGA design, simulation, timing analysis and debug tools such as Altera Quartus 11/Signal Tap and Model Sim/Questa

What Will Put You Ahead:
 
•    Provide engineering expertise/design recommendations to the project or assignment
•    Participates in planning and scheduling of work to achieve objectives
•    Solving problems by use of a combination of standard procedures, modification of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments

WORKPLACE GUIDELINES:  
  
Occasional:    

•    Standing, Bending, Pushing/Pulling  
•    Light Lifting (up to 25 lbs.), Moderate (25-50 lbs.) to Heavy (50 lbs.+)   
•    Reaching above shoulder level   
•    Travel (ex. Noise Volume etc.)  

Frequent:   

•    Reading and Writing  
•    Ability to Comprehend  
•    Sitting and using finger movements   
•    Communicating orally   
•    Handling objects (manual dexterity)  
•    Reason and analyze   
•    Perform calculations