FPGA Engineer Intern at Space Dynamics Laboratory in North Logan, UT

Summary: Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is a leader in advanced embedded and hardware-accelerated computing, specializing in mission-critical solutions for defense and national security. They are seeking a motivated FPGA Firmware Engineering Intern to assist in the design, development, and testing of FPGA firmware for secure, high-performance embedded systems. Responsibilities: - Assists in the design, implementation, and verification of FPGA firmware using hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog) - Supports the development and maintenance of simulation and testbench environments - Assists in creating and maintaining technical documentation, including design descriptions, timing diagrams, interface definitions, and test reports - Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software developers, and government customers, to support system integration - Supports implementation of digital interfaces and protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet) - Learns about FPGA development processes, including RTCA/DO-254 - Assists in configuration management and version control of firmware artifacts Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a related technical field, e.g., electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related discipline - Coursework or project experience in digital logic design and computer architecture - Familiarity with at least one HDL (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog) - Academic or project experience with FPGA development, simulation, or digital system design - Basic understanding of combinational/sequential logic, finite state machines, and timing concepts - Basic understanding of Git and remote repositories such as GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Effective oral and written communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment - Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance Preferred Qualifications: - Internship, research, or academic project experience involving FPGA or embedded systems development - Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microchip Libero - Exposure to simulation tools such as ModelSim, Xcelium, or Verdi - Familiarity with embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze) and hardware/software integration - Experience with digital communication protocols and high-speed interfaces - Knowledge of basic signal integrity, timing analysis, and constraints development - Exposure to configuration management, automated testing, or continuous integration for firmware Required Skills: FPGA development, Hardware description languages, Digital logic design Important Skills: Simulation tools, Digital communication protocols, Version control (Git) Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem-solving skills, Team collaboration, Effective communication