FPGA Firmware Engineer

OSI Systems, Inc

$131K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of FPGA/firmware development experience
  • Proficiency with Xilinx toolchain (Vivado; Questa or equivalent simulation tools)
  • Strong VHDL and digital design fundamentals
  • Experience with synthesis, implementation, timing closure, and lab debug
  • Experience with Git-based workflows
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement FPGA firmware in VHDL for real-time signal processing and control
  • Build and run simulation/verification workflows and support timing closure
  • Debug and validate prototypes in the lab using standard RF/digital test equipment
  • Collaborate with software and hardware teams on FPGA-host and board-level interfaces
  • Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
  • Report quality problems or defects to management for corrective action
  • Duties may be modified or assigned as business needs evolve.

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with discounted rates
  • Comprehensive health plan options
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • Health savings account
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and other leave
  • Flexible time-off policy for full-time employees
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking an FPGA Firmware Engineer to design, verify, and integrate FPGA-based DSP and control functions for advanced RF transmitter systems. You will work across firmware, hardware bring-up, and software integration in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement FPGA firmware in VHDL for real-time signal processing and control
  • Build and run simulation/verification workflows and support timing closure
  • Debug and validate prototypes in the lab using standard RF/digital test equipment
  • Collaborate with software and hardware teams on FPGA-host and board-level interfaces
  • Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
  • Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of FPGA/firmware development experience
  • Proficiency with Xilinx toolchain (Vivado; Questa or equivalent simulation tools)
  • Strong VHDL and digital design fundamentals
  • Experience with synthesis, implementation, timing closure, and lab debug
  • Experience with Git-based workflows
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • RF DSP implementation experience (for example: filtering, NCO, FFT, waveform generation)
  • Experience with ADC/DAC integration and high-speed interfaces (for example PCIe, DDR3/DDR4)
  • MATLAB/Simulink for model-based development
  • Linux-based test/debug tools using Python and/or C/C++
  • Familiarity with IEEE 1588 or time synchronization concepts

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $131,000 to $150,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "OSI") does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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