Crown is a leader in planning and implementing aerospace and advanced transportation services, with a focus on advanced air mobility (AAM). We have more than three decades of experience in developing strategy, exploring concepts, assessing technologies, developing use cases, and projecting economic impacts for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and State departments of transportation. We are looking for an exceptional new team member to join our Crown innovators working with companies and government agencies to safely advance aviation’s newest frontier. Join our team to pioneer a better, more sustainable future.

Crown is seeking an 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.

• 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.

Required Skills:

• 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
• Minimum of BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering required, MS preferred
• HDL design and verification (8-10 years of experience)
• 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 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
• Must be able to work on-site daily
• Available to travel within US

Visit: www.crownci.com for additional information on our company.

Crown is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext 3059.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor