FPGA Designer - Burlington - 1 Year Contract Primary Responsibilities You will join the FPGA Design team and actively participate in the new product introduction (NPI) design process by creating solutions using digital design techniques primarily in the context of FPGA technology. This includes :

• Creating FPGA designs using the VHDL language
• Simulating your designs using Questa Sim
• Utilizing Xilinx design tools for synthesis, implementation, debugging and timing closure
• Assisting the Verification Team as required
• Integrating library modules within a larger FPGA design
• Verifying, Testing and debugging in hardware
• Participating in regular design reviews
• Presenting FPGA status updates at regular NPI project meetings
• Supporting product sustaining operations
• Generating high quality documentation
• Following departmental practices and coding guidelines
• Providing input and support to others outside of the FPGA team
• Contributing to the team's knowledge by sharing lessons learned
• Participate in company educational events and training as needed
• Propose ideas for, and participate in, continuous inter and intra-group innovation
• Complete other tasks as assigned by ManagerWe are specifically looking for someone who is :
• Passionate about being excellent, yet humble enough to learn from others
• A collaborator, knowing that it improves the results of independent work
• Excited to follow a workflow and process that will produce high quality designs
• Respectful while interacting with others, especially when they are wrong Required Capabilities
• Matlab for algorithm development
• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing techniques
• Experience with Digital or Analog Video
• Experience with DO254 or other standardized safety critical processes
• Meets the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and is eligible for a Canadian government security clearance Desired Education and Experiences
• Minimum 8 years of FPGA design experience
• Undergraduate Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalentAcara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.