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Head of FPGA Department at IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries · Trevo
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Job Description
About the role
We're looking for a Head of FPGA Department for our Missile and Space Systems Division.
The Position includes:
• High-level architectural design for logic development and verification
• Mentoring, guiding, and supporting the professional development of team members
• Developing test methodologies using simulators and complex control systems
• Creating and implementing advanced development protocols, including IP development and generic content methodologies
• R&D in FPGA technologies and hardware-based cybersecurity, including new technologies and implementation
• Cross-functional collaboration with hardware, system engineering, infrastructure software, and application departments
• Managing interfaces with business units and operational/corporate bodies
• Defining and overseeing work plans, budgets, and pricing
• Guiding and managing subcontractors in logic design
• Supporting recruitment, development, and retention of engineering staff
Requirements
B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – mandatory
8–10 years of experience in logic design for embedded systems – mandatory
Proficiency in VHDL hardware description language – mandatory
Experience with Modelsim simulation tools – mandatory
Familiarity with Xilinx/Altera components – mandatory
Proven experience in integration and testing of complex systems involving firmware, hardware, and software – mandatory
Good to know:
The FPGA department specializes in logic design for complex avionics systems. These systems demand rigorous design considerations for performance and computational load in a multi-processor, multi-interface, and multi-technology environment
Nice to have
Team leadership experience
Experience with ARM-based processors (MPSOC, HPS)
Experience with soft-core CPUs such as NIOS/MicroBlaze
Familiarity with Questa verification tools
Experience developing electronic boards in embedded environments
Background in communication systems, especially Ethernet