Staff Engineer - FPGA Design/Verification
Core
Lead FPGA design and verification for avionics hardware applications, developing complex architectures and driving innovation in custom logic solutions.
Role type
Staff Engineer - FPGA Design/Verification
Builds
Avionics hardware systems using FPGA, ASIC, and CPLD devices
Domain
Aerospace/Avionics + Hardware Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
VHDL design, FPGA lifecycle management, requirements development (DO-254), project planning, architecture definition, data analysis, technical documentation
Preferred skills
cSoC device architectures, Zynq/Polarfire SoC/SOM experience, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, AXI, SERDES, DMA), avionics protocols (MIL-STD-1553, A429, A664, TSN), Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond, Microsemi Libero, Xilinx Vivado, UVM Test Benches, Mentor Graphics Expedition/Hyperlinx, Mil/Aero/avionics certification experience
Technologies
Xilinx, Microsemi, VHDL, UVM, PCIe, AXI, SERDES, DMA, MIL-STD-1553, A429, A664, TSN, Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond, Microsemi Libero, Xilinx Vivado, Mentor Graphics Expedition, Hyperlinx
Responsibilities
Design FPGA, ASIC, and CPLD devices for avionics; perform VHDL design and simulation; manage requirements and DO-254 certification artifacts; define project plans and cost objectives; develop bids and complex architectures; act as a resource for less experienced colleagues; lead small projects with moderate risks; ensure proper technical documentation
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership