AMPEX is looking for a highly skilled and organized Electrical / Computer Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering team in developing leading data management solution products for aerospace applications. AMPEX provides a dynamic environment where you can apply your skills on a diversity of technical challenges. This position may be filled in either our Hayward, California or Colorado Springs, Colorado Office.

General Overview
AMPEX is seeking a candidate with a strong background in high speed FPGA design and implementation based embedded systems. The successful candidate must be able to work in a team environment throughout the project stages from requirements definition, design documentation, implementation, testing and product support.

Principle Duties

• Report to Hardware Engineering Manager
• Translate technical requirements in to the proposed technical solution
• Design, develop, and implement FPGA logic
• Perform System on a Chip (SOC) verification and validation testing
• Document and maintain design configuration data

Qualifications:

• Must have a MS/BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 3 to 5 years experience in FPGA logic development
• Experience in FPGA logic design and simulation including functional simulation and timing analysis
• Proficiency with FPGA development environments and tool flows
• Experience with high-speed data interfaces
• Strong working knowledge of HDLs such as Verilog or VHDL
• Hands-on experience with resolving FPGA integration and test issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

This position may require exposure to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• No Relocation

About AMPEX:
AMPEX is a cutting edge technology innovation company working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in data management, including: data acquisition, data storage, and embedded computing for aerospace or ground operations, to include flight test, harsh environments; aerospace platform cyber security; industrial control system cyber security; and machine learning for data analytics. AMPEX is a Silicon Valley small business with partners around the globe bringing proven performance and leading technologies to meet our government and commercial customer’s needs. Ampex has locations in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Japan, and our headquarters facility in Hayward, California.

AMPEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status.