FPGA Engineer

FishEye Software•Tewksbury, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FishEye Software is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to support the development of FPGA-based solutions for control and/or signal processing radar applications. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to architect, implement, and verify complex FPGA designs that meet demanding system requirements. This position requires eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and is based on-site in Tewksbury, MA.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. US Citizenship required.
Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in FPGA or digital design
Demonstrated experience with VHDL or Verilog
Experience with FPGA platforms - AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Microchip (Altera preferred)
Proficiency with synthesis tools such as Vivado, Quartus, or Synplify
Experience with timing closure and debugging tools such as Chipscope, SignalTap
Experience developing FPGA requirements and design documentation
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with RTL simulation tools (Questasim)
Familiarity with advanced FPGA platforms (MPSoC, RFSoC, Ultrascale+, Versal, Stratix, Agilex)
Experience with high-speed interfaces (GbE, DDR, JESD, PCIe)
Familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols (RS-422, USB, PCIe)
Understanding of computer architecture and optimization techniques
Proficiency in Linux environments
Experience with software driver integration for hardware systems
Working knowledge of C/C++ or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Shell)
Background in Radar, signal processing, digital communications, or control systems

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver production-quality FPGA solutions from concept through production
Translate system-level requirements into detailed FPGA design requirements
Code and implement designs using VHDL with a focus on reliability and maintainability
Perform design verification using self-checking methods, directed and constrained random testing, and coverage analysis
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers to ensure successful integration and delivery
Support technical reviews and provide documentation including requirements, verification plans, and user guides
Contribute to technical approach decisions and overall system design
Mentor junior engineers and lead small technical teams as needed