Job Description
Please be aware that, due to our work with government contracts US citizens and must be able to pass a thorough background screening. This position may require occasional business-related travel. Client is seeking an innovative FPGA Design Engineer to join our hardware team. This position will be responsible for all parts of FPGA programming within complex systems of multiple electronic components. The ideal candidate must be well-versed in FPGAs and microprocessors that are integrated into modern FPGA assets and must excel at understanding how the FPGA functions with a comprehensive board level design. The FPGA Design Engineer will assist in the development of cutting-edge technology and in implementing advanced technical solutions within an interdisciplinary team. The applicant must be comfortable handling multiple projects and must possess expert-level troubleshooting skills. PRIMARY DUTIES • Develop, simulate, and implement FPGA components • Devise and implement custom algorithms into FPGAs • Create DSP applications to include FFTs, signal conditioning, and filtering • Verify and validate all components prior to and upon installation • Troubleshoot technical issues related to circuits and systems • Plan and create integrated electronic circuits SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • 7+ years of experience with FPGA devices and board-level design • Proven ability to program in VHDL and Verilog • Experience with DSP, circuit design, and algorithm design • Experience designing and implementing FPGA memory architectures, including BRAM, FIFOs, and external memory interfaces supporting 256K+ memory blocks for high-speed data buffering and processing • Strong understanding of hardware-based algorithm implementation, including optimizing designs for timing closure, throughput, latency, and FPGA resource utilization • Proficiency with digital and analog circuits, parts, and components • Advanced skills in embedded Linux operating systems • Knowledge of networking technologies (TCP/IP, ethernet, network stacks) • Understanding of interconnection technologies (USB, i2c, SPI) • Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers) • Proficient lab skills (soldering, rework, building jigs/adapters) • Familiarity with radio frequency technology is preferred • Sufficient programming skills in C/C++, MATLAB, and Python is a plus