- You will undertake research projects as directed, and also provide suggestions for pertinent areas of investigation based on your expertise.
- The primary area of work is new and innovative research projects for generation PNT in various industries such as defense, automotive, aerospace, and agriculture.
- The work involves taking requirements (or aspirations) and translating these to workable, low level FPGA implementations whilst being familiar of its place in the overall architecture of the full PNT system
- Contributing and working with a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with team members with different backgrounds such as mechanical, software and production engineers. The candidate must be effective in collaborating with them.
- Conduct theoretical analysis/derivations, implement the new ideas in the appropriate platform, devise and complete appropriate tests to prove performance, and document the process and the results.
- Present your progress to management and peers.
- Collaborate with other subject matter experts in the applied research team to direct innovation in resilient and next generation PNT solutions.
- Anticipate patterns, looking beyond the immediate task and generating new solutions to complex PNT problems.
- BSc in Electrical Engineering or a related area
- Minimum 5 years' industry experience in FPGA design and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the principals involved.
- Awareness of the interaction with other design disciplines is expected (layout, EMC, digital design etc).
- Hexagon typically uses VHDL for FPGA design on the full range of families (Actel, Xilinx, Lattice, Altera). Familiarity with other technologies is also of benefit, including: SoC, DSP and microprocessors, and power supply design.
- Experience with C/C++ development
- Candidates legally able to work in Canada are preferred but international candidates will be considered.
FPGA Engineer - Calgary, Canada - NovAtel
Description
Overview
Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our Applied Research team. Reporting to the Resilient GNSS lead, you will be a valuable member of our multi-disciplinary team of tracking, signal processing and positioning experts. Your creativity will make a big impact on our global customers as you optimize the full processing chain, from signal in space to computed position for current and next generation Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems.
The Location: Hexagon has locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary, AB.
Responsibilities
As a FPGA Engineer , resposibilities include:
Qualifications
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.
The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You'll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.
This position is with Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea, and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brands NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, Veripos, and Antcom. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers in 2020, 2021 and 2022
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