Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com.

Kearfott Corporation's Guidance & Navigation Division located in Pine Brook, NJ has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Engineering Specialist - FPGA/ASIC Design & Verification to work in our Guidance & Navigation Division located in Pine Brook, NJ. In this role, you will be a key member of a technical team responsible for the specification, design, verification and integration of FPGA and/or ASIC based solutions in support of inertial measurement (IMU) and navigation (INS) products/solutions for use in aircraft, UAV's, missiles, land vehicles, and sea platforms.

The candidate will be a member of a project-integrated team supporting both IRAD and customer funded contracts for the development of IMU and INS systems for both commercial and military market spaces.

Essential Functions

Candidate must be proficient in the associated simulation and implementation tools associated with the FPGA/ASIC development/design process. Must be able to execute in all phases of development: conception, requirements, design, implementation, hardware integration, verification to requirements and product lifecycle support.

· Candidate must be familiar with state-of-the-art Multiprocessor System on Chip (MPSoC) technologies and be able to research and establish best fit and functionality per application.

· Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to work alongside electrical and mechanical teams.

· Candidate must be capable of working with little technical oversight to meet the needs of the project and associated end products within a certified quality management environment.

Critical Competencies

• Able to conceptualize, design, develop, and verify HDL designs that support system requirements
• Able to generate designs that meet/exceed strict timing and reliability constraints over temperature
• Complete knowledge of VHDL language maximizing efficient use of device resources
• Able to leverage vendor-supplied soft and hard Intellectual Property (IP) where applicable

· Knowledge of DO-254 level of lifecycle documentation/data development including requirements generation and formal validation

· Able to specify, develop and perform verification testing on end-item hardware

· Knowledge and experience within version control environments

· Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills

Required Skills

Required Experience

· Minimum of BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering required, MS preferred

· HDL design and verification (8-10 years of experience)

· DOORS

· Experience with tools from vendors such as Xilinx, MicroChip (MicroSemi/Actel), Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics

· Knowledge (proficiency preferred) Microsoft Office tools

Bonus: System Verilog for Verification (UVM), scripting

· Bonus: C-language based software familiarity

Employment Requirements:

· Must be able to work on-site daily

· Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship is not available

· Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future

· Available to travel within US

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High School diploma or GED. One year of experience in the Customer Care Department or two years of call center experience.

Language Ability:

Knowledge of medical terminology/human anatomy (willingness to complete medical terminology courses), information services/data processing desirable. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm in order to relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and occasionally hostile people. Works independently, good organizational and human relation skills, has leadership and teaching abilities. Uses professional and occasionally scripted verbal and electronic communication.

Communication Ability:

Demonstrates initiative and good judgment, excellent verbal and written communication skills, absolute integrity and professional discretion with patient information and results, ability to work under stress, reasoning ability and good independent judgment. Excellent English comprehension and verbal skills. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm in order to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and occasionally hostile people within the facility

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Discretion and confidentiality with patient data. Ability to perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work under stress and in crisis situation.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office Products, processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, designated laboratory and customer service software.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certification/licenses needed.