FPGA Design Engineer

FPGA Design Engineer

As an FPGA Design Engineer, you will design, integrate, and test advanced FPGA and SoC systems in a fast-paced, rapid-prototyping development environment. You will work on complex, high-performance designs that operate in demanding applications ranging from space to undersea, giving you the opportunity to push technology forward and see the real-world impact of your work.

Responsibilities

+ Design advanced FPGA and SoC solutions using industry-leading devices and tool chains.

+ Integrate FPGA and SoC designs into larger embedded systems, including IP integration and system-level block design.

+ Perform synchronous digital design, ensuring robust timing closure across complex, high-speed designs.

+ Use Vivado and Vitis to implement, synthesize, place, route, and debug FPGA and SoC designs.

+ Develop and maintain block designs using IP Integrator and related tools.

+ Create, simulate, and verify HDL code using VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog.

+ Implement and tune designs that use multigigabit transceivers and high-speed protocols.

+ Contribute to embedded design activities involving MPSoC, RFSoC, and related system architectures.

+ Work with a variety of FPGA and SoC platforms, including AMD Xilinx Ultra Scale+, Micro Chip/Microsemi/Actel, Intel/Altera, and Lattice devices.

+ Apply Tcl scripting to automate design flows, tool configurations, and verification tasks.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a rapid-prototyping environment to define requirements and deliver working prototypes.

+ Test and debug FPGA and SoC implementations in the lab, ensuring reliable operation under real-world conditions.

+ Stay current with advances in FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital design technologies and apply them to new projects.

Essential Skills

+ At least 10 years of experience as an FPGA and SoC designer and developer.

+ Strong proficiency in FPGA and SoC design and development, including synchronous digital design and timing closure.

+ Hands-on experience with Vivado and Vitis for FPGA and SoC implementation and debug.

+ Proficiency with simulation tools and methodologies for verifying FPGA and SoC designs.

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Experience with IP Integrator and block design for system-level integration.

+ Strong HDL skills, including VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog.

+ Proven experience with multigigabit transceivers and related high-speed design considerations.

+ Demonstrated ability in IP integration and embedded design for FPGA-based systems.

+ Practical knowledge of AMD Xilinx Ultra Scale+ MPSoC or RFSoC platforms.

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Experience with devices from Micro Chip/Microsemi/Actel, Intel/Altera, and Lattice.

+ Proficiency with Tcl scripting for design automation and tool control.

+ Understanding of high-speed protocols and their implementation in FPGA designs.

+ Basic understanding of RF fundamentals as they relate to FPGA and SoC systems.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working in environments that demand rapid prototyping and quick design iterations.

+ Ability to troubleshoot complex digital and mixed-signal issues at the system and board level.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to high-performance, mission-critical systems.

+ Comfort working across multiple FPGA vendors and tool chains in a single project lifecycle.

+ Ability to document designs clearly and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

+ Motivation to push technology boundaries and work on applications deployed in challenging environments such as space and undersea.

Work Environment

You will work in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment that emphasizes rapid prototyping, innovation, and hands-on development. The role centers on advanced FPGA and SoC technologies, including AMD Xilinx Ultra Scale+ MPSoC and RFSoC platforms, as well as devices from Micro Chip/Microsemi/Actel, Intel/Altera, and Lattice. You will regularly use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Vitis, simulation environments, IP Integrator, and Tcl-based automation scripts.

Projects span a wide range of applications, with designs deployed in demanding environments from space to undersea, offering continuous technical challenges and the opportunity to see your work in action. The culture supports collaboration, technical excellence, and the pursuit of cutting-edge digital design solutions

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indialantic, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and…