Hardware Engineer - RTL Focus

Company: Phoenix Semiconductor Corp
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 20, 2025

Job Description:

At Phoenix Semiconductor, we are pioneering a new approach to solving supply chain disruption due to late-gen, legacy, and mature microelectronic components. Our team is working to produce an extensive catalog of chips for the Department of Defense, automotive, medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, and OEM verticals. Headquartered in Austin, Texas our innovative process is challenging how companies solve obsolescence challenges.

Legacy chips at scale, on demand and in perpetuity.
Rethink what's possible.

Phoenix Semiconductor Corporation, a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry, is seeking an experienced Hardware/Firmware Engineer/Architect to develop drop-in replacement semiconductor solutions for DMS components supporting both Government and commercial applications. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the security and advancement of U.S. commercial and military industries while working alongside a talented and collaborative team.

With us, you will have the chance to realize your full engineering potential, develop cutting-edge technology, and make a tangible impact in the semiconductor field.




Position Overview

We are looking for a mid-to-senior level engineer with expertise in hardware and firmware engineering and FPGA/ASIC architecture. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of advanced semiconductor products.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a security clearance. Work visas will not be issued/supported.




Key Responsibilities


Design and develop high-quality, production-ready hardware solutions.
Generate fabrication artifacts for external manufacturing partners.
Deliver production-quality FPGA solutions, from proof of concept through full production.
Architect FPGA-based systems, determining components, interfaces, and system requirements.
Develop and optimize designs in Verilog/VHDL for reliability and maintainability.
Implement self-checking verification techniques with directed and constrained random tests.
Track functional and code coverage throughout the verification process.
Integrate and debug FPGA/ASIC devices.
Produce comprehensive documentation, including requirements, verification plans, and user guides.
Understand customer needs and translate them into effective solutions.
Collaborate with end-users for feedback and functionality improvements.
Work closely with a dynamic, highly skilled team from both industry and academia.





Minimum Qualifications


5+ years of experience in hardware/firmware engineering.
Expertise in Xilinx, Altera, and Lattice FPGA development.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering.
U.S. Citizenship (required for security clearance).





Preferred Qualifications


Experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado tool suite.
Experience with Lattice Diamond tool suite.
Experience with EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence) and EDA tool stacks.



What We Offer


Competitive salary and benefits package, including:


3 weeks of paid time off
8 observed holidays
Comprehensive insurance coverage


Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
An opportunity to work on mission-critical semiconductor solutions impacting multiple industries and national security.
A collaborative and innovative culture with diverse and engaging projects.





Join us at Phoenix Semiconductor Corporation and be part of a team shaping the future of semiconductor technology.

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