FPGA Engineer
Core
Design, develop, integrate, and test FPGA-based communications, RF, and signal processing systems for national security applications.
Role type
Senior IC FPGA Engineer (DSP/RF)
Builds
FPGA-based digital signal processing logic for communications and RF systems
Domain
National Security / Defense / Signal Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
VHDL, Verilog, FPGA development tools (Vivado), real-time DSP algorithms, Linux development, Git, hardware bring-up and debugging, simulation and verification, performance optimization
Preferred skills
SDR platforms, embedded processor integration (ARM, MicroBlaze), MATLAB/Simulink, test bench development
Technologies
Vivado, AXI, ARM, MicroBlaze, MATLAB, Simulink, Git
Responsibilities
Design and implement FPGA-based DSP logic for communications and RF systems; Debug real-time DSP algorithms including filtering, FFTs, and modulation; Integrate FPGA designs with embedded processors and system interfaces; Develop supporting software and firmware for module control; Assist with hardware bring-up, integration, and testing in lab environments; Create simulation environments and verification workflows; Collaborate with RF, software, and systems engineers on integration; Analyze and optimize FPGA performance regarding throughput and latency; Develop automation tools for build and test workflows; Maintain configuration management and documentation.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC