Electrical Design Engineer; FPGA Firmware

Electrical Design Engineer (FPGA Firmware)

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer (FPGA Firmware) to join our BBP team in Milpitas!

• Collaborate with the hardware and embedded software engineer to design FPGA Firmware for high-performance mixed-signal systems.

• Define FPGA Firmware requirement specifications and develop design projects from concept design to production release.

• Responsible for designing the test benches for simulation, timing analysis/closure, FPGA functionality verification and test scripts for validation.

• Debug the whole system with hardware and software engineer together.

• Write technical documentation that meets the defined quality standards for manufacturing / service team as required.

• Minimum 2 years hands‑on experience with complex FPGA firmware designs

• Proficiency with FPGA design tools such as Synplify, ISE, Vivado, Quartus.

• Familiar with FPGA simulation tools like VCS, Modelsim or equivalent.

• Proficiency with Hardware description language such as VHDL, Verilog or System Verilog.

• Understand FPGA timing analysis and be able to solve timing related issues.

• Hands on experience with lab equipment like logic analyzer, oscilloscope etc.

• Teammate with excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 0 years , Master’s Level Degree or work experience of 2 years , Bachelor’s Level Degree or work experience of 4 years

Base Pay Range: $ - $ Annually

Primary

Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.

If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at  or at  to request accommodation.