Microelectronic Digital Design Trainee

Define with stakeholders the requirements for an Ethernet interface on an Artix UltraScale+ FPGA. Evaluate and select suitable open-source Ethernet IP cores or external controller solutions based on technical requirements, performance, and integration constraints. Design and implement an Ethernet controller on an Artix UltraScale+ FPGA. Integration of the Ethernet controller into existing SoC design (uBlaze + AXI bus) including necessary extension to uBlaze firmware. Develop testbenches including regression tests for the designed Ethernet block, ensuring functional correctness and protocol compliance. Verify, debug, and bring up the design on the FPGA board and associated hardware environment. Develop PC driver and software for integration and testing. Create and maintain documentation.

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• Microelectronics student

• Experience with FPGA design

• Experience with Verilog and/or VHDL

• Knowledge of digital design verification

• Knowledge of Python programming for testing and integration

• Basic C programming Skills