FPGA Design Engineer

GuideTech LLC

$90K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of professional FPGA design experience.
  • Strong experience with RTL design using VHDL.
  • Knowledge of the complete FPGA development lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with AMD/Xilinx devices and the Vivado tool suite.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and use laboratory equipment.
  • Skills in version control systems like Git and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement FPGA solutions using VHDL.
  • Develop and support simulation, synthesis, and timing closure processes.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate FPGA designs into avionics hardware.
  • Support board bring-up and hardware validation efforts.
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical documentation.

Benefits

  • Work in a mission-critical aerospace and defense environment.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Onsite work in Lenexa, KS with a mix of office and production settings.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Location: Lenexa, KS

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to develop FPGA solutions for next-generation avionics systems. In this role, you'll work on mission-critical aerospace and defense technologies, collaborating with hardware, software, systems, and test engineering teams to bring FPGA designs from concept through hardware validation.

What You'll Do
  • Design and implement FPGA solutions using VHDL.
  • Develop RTL and support simulation, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, hardware verification, and implementation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate FPGA designs into avionics hardware.
  • Support board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation.
  • Participate in design reviews and technical documentation.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of professional FPGA design and development experience.
  • Strong RTL design experience using VHDL.
  • Experience with the complete FPGA development lifecycle, including RTL design, simulation, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, implementation, and hardware verification.
  • Experience developing FPGA solutions using AMD/Xilinx devices and the Vivado tool suite.
  • Strong understanding of digital logic design, hardware architecture, and hardware/software interaction.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Experience using laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, and power supplies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Experience with Git, ModelSim/QuestaSim, and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Ruby.

Work Authorization & Clearance

This position requires the ability to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Depending on the nature of the work, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance may be required. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information relevant to clearance eligibility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Lenexa, KS and may involve working in both an office and light production environment. Responsibilities may include occasional standing, lifting, and handling of equipment or materials.

The Fine Print

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

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