Senior FPGA Engineer & Project Lead – DO-254

Sopra Steria • East Hartford, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of our project activities, you will be involved in DO-254 Complex Electronic Hardware projects responsible for technical leadership across real-time embedded & safety-critical FPGA design, development, and testing.
The role can be onsite, hybrid (CT), or fully remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in FPGA design and development, including VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Experience with FPGA tools and embedded systems; C programming experience is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required; dual citizenship must be disclosed.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with internal teams.
• Ability to work independently, lead work packages, and coordinate technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DO-178C software is a plus.
• Experience working directly with PCBs/CBAs is a plus.
• Familiarity with System on Chip (SoC) architectures is a plus.
• Understanding of both Earned Value Management (EVM) and Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Preference for candidates located in either the Platteville WI or Hartford CT areas; otherwise, must be able to travel approximately six weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Drive issue resolution by providing technical expertise and ensuring timely follow‑through.
• Mentor less experienced team members, providing guidance on best practices, communication, and project discipline.
• Assist in defining project-level scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations
• Assist in develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate FPGA development activities, build project plans, estimate workload, allocate tasks, and track progress.
• Design, implement, and verify FPGA/CPLD hardware in compliance with DO-254.
• Perform requirements analysis, detailed design, root cause investigation, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation environments, and verification tests, including HIL.
• Use FPGA tools for synthesis, simulation, and integration.
• Generate and drive testing strategies through verification teams.
• Manage risks, issues, and ensure alignment with schedule, quality, and compliance objectives.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees