FPGA Design Engineer
Core
Design and develop FPGA architectures, instruments, and embedded software for national security, defense, and space exploration systems.
Role type
Senior IC FPGA Design Engineer
Builds
Custom digital instruments, FPGA SoCs, and embedded systems for government clients
Domain
Defense, Space Exploration, Biomedical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
FPGA design (Verilog/VHDL), embedded software development, digital signal processing, hardware security, high-speed interface protocols (SERDES, PCIe, DDR, LVDS), UVM verification, timing/power/area optimization
Preferred skills
Matlab/Simulink, Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Modelsim/Questa, scripting languages, mentorship
Technologies
Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Modelsim, Questa, UVM, SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS, Matlab, Simulink
Responsibilities
Translate system requirements into hardware architectures; design and test prototypes; debug hardware and embedded software; implement DSP algorithms; mentor team members; prepare technical documentation and reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities