Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Engineering
Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Senior FPGA Engineer III
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world's most innovative communications solutions.
We're seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you're invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we'd love to have you apply.
Position SummarySenior FPGA Designer with experience in the entire design flow for complex FPGA's.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, document, debug and test FPGA SoC systems; including:
- IP Integration into FPGA Projects (synthesis/implementation)
- High-Performance FPGA IP (VHDL/System Verilog)
- Userspace Drivers for FPGA IP (C++)
- Firmware for Embedded Microcontrollers (C)
- Utilize strong communication skills to effectively work and communicate with team members and engineering management.
Strong digital design engineer with FPGA/ASIC SoC design experience
Strong FPGA Implementation with Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado
Experience designing/debugging SoC systems with AMBA-compliant AXI and APB interfaces
Experience designing fmax-optimized, high-throughput, pipelined AXI-Stream IP
Capable of creating RTL simulations to identify and resolve most issues before hardware tests
Knowledgeable in Static Timing Analysis (STA) and Synopsis Design Constraints (SDC)
Experience analyzing STA reports and post-synth netlist/placement to resolve failing paths
Experience contributing to schematic capture and layout for FPGA portions of PCB designs
Experience implementing at least one Gigabit Transceiver Protocol: PCI Express, Interlaken, USB Super Speed 1000
BASE-X/SGMII, 10
GBASE-R, 40
GBASE-4, 100
GBASE-R4
Experience implementing Network Protocols, such as: L1: IEEE 802.3, Cisco, Q/SFP+ MSA standards for Ethernet (1G to 100G) L2/L3: IPv4, IPv6, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, UDP, TCP L4: VITA 49.2, IEEE-ISTO 4900 Digital IF Interoperability Standard (DIFI) and/or eCPRi (Highly Desired)
Proficient in SW development with C, C++ and GIT version control
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-disciplinary, cross functional and matrixed teams
Desired QualificationsWorking knowledge of digital IF streams such as VITA 49.2, DIFI and/or eCPRi (Highly Desired)
Working knowledge of Embedded Linux:
Kernel / Yocto / U-Boot / Device Tree
Working knowledge with SATCOM waveforms like DVB-S2X and/or 5G NTN 3
GPP Rel 17/18
Working knowledge of communication networks and security within a zero-trust environment
Experience with Partial Reconfiguration/DFX or PCIe CvP
Possess an active DoD clearance or demonstrate readiness to obtain one
Education:
Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related degree).
Experience:
5+ years of FPGA/ASIC SoC design experience.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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