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# Computer Scientist

- **Company:** Broadmind Designs LLC
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Documentation, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Digital Electronics, Network Interface Controllers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Fpga Hardware, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=052cad2e6857b4e2

## About the Role

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in communication systems, hardware development, and simulation.
Experience with HDL/Verilog/VHDL and FPGA development platforms.
Solid understanding of digital communication systems and embedded hardware design.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Computer Scientist to support advanced research and development in FPGA-based Quantum Communication Systems., 1. FPGA Quantum Network Controller Development
Design FPGA-based Quantum Network Controller architecture.
Develop block diagrams and hardware schematics.
Design and implement Verilog modules.
Build and validate accurate simulation testbeds.
Perform functional verification and hardware testing.

 2. Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC) Research
Research and evaluate TDC architectures.
Develop architecture block diagrams.
Perform performance modeling and simulation.
Prepare analytical reports with design recommendations and results.

 3. PYNQ Library Development for Quantum Communication Systems
Design Programmable Logic (PL) and Processing System (PS) interconnect architecture.
Develop customized PYNQ libraries for Quantum Communication applications.
Create comprehensive user documentation and integration guides.
Support software-hardware interface development and validation.

 4. Reporting
Prepare and submit detailed monthly progress reports.
Document technical achievements, milestones, simulation results, and project status.
Required Technical Skills
FPGA Design (Xilinx/AMD preferred)
Verilog, HDL, VHDL
FPGA Development Tools (Vivado/Vitis or equivalent)
Digital Hardware Design
Communication Systems
Hardware Simulation and Verification
PYNQ Framework
Embedded Systems
Technical Documentation
Research and Analytical Reporting


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