FPGA Engineer

Scalian•San Diego, CA

23h

About The Position

As an FPGA Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, verifying, and implementing complex digital hardware solutions for aerospace and defense applications, including navigation, timing, and actuation systems. Your primary focus will be on developing reliable, high-performance FPGA/ASIC designs that meet stringent safety, quality, and performance standards. You will collaborate with system architects, hardware engineers, and verification teams to support the full development lifecycle from requirements definition and RTL design through verification, integration, and validation. This role is central to delivering robust, safety-critical hardware solutions that enable advanced avionics and embedded systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related field
5–8 years of experience in FPGA/ASIC design and verification (level dependent)
Strong proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog, with experience in UVM/SystemVerilog for verification
Hands-on experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado (Vitis is a plus)
Familiarity with simulation tools such as QuestaSim, ModelSim, or VCS
Solid understanding of digital design principles and hardware development workflows
Experience working with communication protocols such as PCIe, ARINC 429, SPI, or MIL-STD-1553
Knowledge of DO-254 level C or more critica
Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl) for automation and testing
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex hardware issues
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in domains such as digital signal processing, image processing, or embedded systems (C/C++, embedded Linux) is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and develop RTL modules using VHDL/Verilog for FPGA and ASIC targets based on system requirements
Build and execute verification environments, including testbenches and simulation models, using SystemVerilog/UVM methodologies
Develop scripts (Python, Tcl, Perl) to automate simulation, testing, and validation workflows
Ensure compliance with DO-254 standards for safety-critical hardware development
Utilize tools such as Xilinx Vivado/Vitis for synthesis, implementation, and debugging
Work with industry-standard communication protocols such as PCIe, ARINC 429, SPI, and MIL-STD-1553
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and hardware/software co-design
Debug RTL issues and validate designs on laboratory hardware test benches
Analyze code and functional coverage to ensure design robustness and completeness
Document design processes, verification results, and technical specifications to support certification and continuous improvement