Microelectronics / FPGA Research Engineer
Insight Global - atlanta, GA
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An Insight Global Client is looking for a Microelectronics FPGA Research Engineer to join their team long termJob PurposeThe Microelectronics expert will research and contribute to the design, synthesis, characterization, packaging, testing, reliability, security, and trustworthiness of nano-fabricated microelectronic semiconductor devices. This may include research of prototype or commercial semiconductor devices and tools, e.g., ASICs, FPGAs. This position involves close collaboration with a highly technical team of research leaders to accomplish task and program objectives, contribute technically to proposal ideation, and conceive and execute internal research efforts refining core research processes and capabilities. Responsibilities range from CADEDA tools development, semiconductor nano-device design, fabrication, and verification, to clean-room equipment utilization. Formal methods and other advanced algorithmic techniques will be leveraged to enable and evaluate security and trustworthiness pre and post-fabrication. The position will utilize a wide range of knowledge from semiconductor physics to micronano synthesis and fabrication tools, and develop novel techniques, algorithms, and tools to evaluate CADEDA flows, architectures, materials, and fabricated devices with new properties and featuresKey ResponsibilitiesUtilize industry standard microelectronic design and verification tools (.e.g Vivado, Quartus, Cadence, Modelsim, OneSpin)Apply knowledge of microelectronic circuitry and its design implementation into microelectronics hardware security techniquesDevelop custom software and scripting solutions in support of microelectronic design security and analysisMay Implement software interfacing with microelectronic design EDACAD toolsMay Implement advanced algorithms covering graph analysis, data analysis, and clusteringUtilize basic microelectronics laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzer, optical microscopes, soldering equipment) to support design, analysis, and verification tasksDevelop and maintain familiarity with at least one of the following languages: Verilog, VHDL, Python, C, C++, Rust, Kotlin, or Java (or similar)Contribute small sections to technical reports and presentationsAdditional ResponsibilitiesDevelop software or hardware infrastructure for researching security and trust mechanisms within microelectronics, PCBs, and related design flowsRequired Minimum QualificationsSignificant competency in hardware development (e.g., HDL, Verilog) and verification Comfort working in a Linux environmentFamiliarity with revision control tools, e.g, GITBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related and 5+ years of experience Experience with any of the following verification tools: Vivado, Quartus, Cadence, Modelsim, OneSpinPreferred QualificationsActive Top Secret ClearanceSignificant competency in software development languages (e.g., C++, RUST) Master's degreeHardware Security Research backgroundCompensation:$60hr to $80hr, converting permanent at 120-160K, depending on level of education and experience. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave andor other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Created: 2024-10-14