FPGA Design Engineer

 

 

Role : FPGA Design Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL (Onsite)
Duration: 6+ months
Start Date: Immediate
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting the design and development of advanced FPGA-based solutions for aerospace and defense applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in FPGA architecture, RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and hardware validation.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, and verify FPGA solutions using VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Perform RTL coding, simulation, synthesis, place & route, and timing analysis.
Develop FPGA architectures for high-speed digital signal processing and embedded systems.
Integrate FPGA designs with processors, memory interfaces, and high-speed communication protocols.
Debug and validate FPGA designs using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Create and maintain design documentation, test plans, and technical reports.
Support board bring-up, hardware integration, and production testing.
Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in FPGA design and development.
Strong experience with VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Hands-on experience with Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar FPGA development tools.
Experience with RTL simulation tools such as ModelSim, QuestaSim, or Xcelium.
Strong understanding of FPGA synthesis, place & route, timing closure, and static timing analysis.
Experience with high-speed interfaces including PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SPI, I2C, UART, or JESD204.
Familiarity with embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze, Nios II, etc.) is preferred.
Experience using lab equipment for hardware debugging and validation.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Avionics, or Military programs.
Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) implementations on FPGA.
Experience with DO-254 or similar hardware development standards.
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or DSP algorithms.
Experience with Git or other version control systems.
Active U.S. Security Clearance is a plus (if applicable).
Required Skills
FPGA Design
VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog
Xilinx Vivado / Intel Quartus
RTL Design & Verification
ModelSim / QuestaSim
Timing Closure
Static Timing Analysis (STA)
High-Speed Interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SPI, I2C, UART)
FPGA Debugging & Validation
Hardware Bring-up
Digital Design
Embedded Systems