Job Title: Senior FPGA Engineer Department: Engineering Reports To: Functional Team Lead / Program Manager FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time Salary Range: $120k - $150k Annually ROLE We are seeking a Senior FPGA Design Eng…
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$120k–$150k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 17d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the full life-cycle development of complex, high-speed FPGA solutions from architecture and RTL implementation to verification and system integration. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize designs for low latency and high throughput while mentoring junior engineers.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant FPGA design experience. Candidates must be US Persons capable of obtaining a DoD Secret clearance.
Full job description
Job Title: Senior FPGA Engineer Department: Engineering Reports To: Functional Team Lead / Program Manager FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time
Salary Range: $120k - $150k Annually
ROLE
We are seeking a Senior FPGA Design Engineer with at least 10 years of experience to develop the architecture, implementation, and verification of complex, high-speed FPGA solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in high-bandwidth interfaces such as PCIe Gen4/5, 10 to 100G+ Ethernet, and DDR4/DDR5, along with strong skills in RTL design (VHDL/Verilog/ SystemVerilog), timing closure, and signal integrity. Experience with Cryptography, DSP and RF applications is strong plus. This role involves driving FPGA design from concept through production, integrating vendor IP, optimizing for low latency and high throughput, and performing rigorous verification and lab validation. The engineer will collaborate across hardware and software teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure designs meet stringent reliability and compliance standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead full life-cycle FPGA development, from requirements and architecture through RTL implementation (Verilog/VHDL), verification, and system integration across multiple FPGA families.
Define and document FPGA architecture, including block diagrams, clocking strategies, and trade-off analyses; participate in and conduct design reviews.
Develop robust, reusable, and self-checking testbenches; implement functional coverage models and achieve code coverage closure.
Create and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and reports; ensure verification rigor and traceability.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate FPGA designs at the board and system level; support lab bring-up, debug, and qualification testing.
Implement and validate JTAG boundary scan and other DFT features; ensure compliance with design-for-test and reliability standards.
Drive continuous improvement in design practices, coding standards, and verification methodologies; mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical reviews.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong proficiency in RTL design using Verilog/VHDL, including custom implementations beyond vendor IP integration.
Strong experience in testbench development, functional coverage, and verification of complex FPGA designs.
Proficient with FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g., QuestaSim, ModelSim, Riviera-PRO, Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus).
Proficiency of FPGA architecture and optimization techniques for timing closure, floor-planning, and resource utilization.
Ability to perform FPGA power estimation and analysis using vendor tools and optimize designs for power and thermal constraints.
Strong understanding of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, Serial RapidIO, DDRx) and control protocols (I²C, SPI, RS-232/422).
Experience with System-on-Chip technologies.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Proficiency in FPGA Block Design development and debugging (e.g., Vivado, Libero).
Familiarity with Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).
Familiarity with Microsemi Libero and Lattus Diamond.
Familiarity with revision control systems (Git/Bitbucket) and scripting in Python, TCL, or Linux shell for automation.
Skilled in FPGA lab validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Support JTAG Boundary scan design and testing
Experience with Cryptography, Digital Signal Processing and RF Applications
MATLAB modeling
Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to document and present technical work clearly.
Experience collaborating in Agile environments and using tools like Jira and requirements management systems (e.g., Jama).
Familiarity with Manufacturing processes, and Electronic Stress Screening.
Understanding of formal verification processes and compliance standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in FPGA design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
US Person required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Position located in Melbourne, FL or Greenville, SC (not remote).
Aeronix is a small business, employee-owned, products and services organization based in the high-tech hub of Florida's Space Coast with a satellite office in Greenville, SC. Established in 1985, Aeronix successfully transformed from a small technical services company to a turnkey products company with multiple, growing business areas. These product lines provide sophisticated electronics and software systems, most packaged to survive in rugged and EMI-sensitive environments. Each independent business area provides not only a wide range of products, but also the small-business agility to customize these products to meet your special requirements. Our customer base includes the U.S. Department of Defense, major defense prime contractors, large commercial companies, and many international government agencies and corporations. In addition to our military/defense products focus, Aeronix provides sustaining technical consulting services for both defense and commercial customers. Our attractive corporate environment keeps our engineering expertise in-house, evident in our effective product training and ongoing support.
Need assistance turning your idea into reality? Let our experienced staff of Software/Systems/RF/Digital/Manufacturing engineers make it happen.
Offices: 1775 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901, US · 777 Lowndes Hill Rd, Building 3 Suite 160, Greenville, South Carolina 29607, US
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Aeronix is a small business, employee-owned, products and services organization based in the high-tech hub of Florida's Space Coast with a satellite office in Greenville, SC. Established in 1985, Aeronix successfully transformed from a small technical services company to a turnkey products company with multiple, growing business areas. These product lines provide sophisticated electronics and software systems, most packaged to survive in rugged and EMI-sensitive environments. Each independent business area provides not only a wide range of products, but also the small-business agility to customize these products to meet your special requirements. Our customer base includes the U.S. Department of Defense, major defense prime contractors, large commercial companies, and many international government agencies and corporations. In addition to our military/defense products focus, Aeronix provides sustaining technical consulting services for both defense and commercial customers. Our attractive corporate environment keeps our engineering expertise in-house, evident in our effective product training and ongoing support.
Need assistance turning your idea into reality? Let our experienced staff of Software/Systems/RF/Digital/Manufacturing engineers make it happen.
Offices: 1775 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901, US · 777 Lowndes Hill Rd, Building 3 Suite 160, Greenville, South Carolina 29607, US
CommunicationsEthernet Switches and RoutersElectronic Signal MeasurementIDMVMFDigital Data Linksand DoD WaveformsElectronicsInformation TechnologyCommunication Hardware