Senior FPGA Engineer

Ametek, Inc.•West Lake Hills, TX

About The Position

Abaco Systems is a global provider of modular, high-performance, open-architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for demanding defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial applications. The Senior FPGA Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees implementation of FPGA IP and components for products including Single Board Computers (SBCs), FPGA/DSP carrier boards, sensor processing modules, and I/O products. The role operates with a high degree of independence and technical authority, leads one or more technology areas, and contributes across multiple disciplines. The engineer serves as a technical leader on complex programs, translates customer requirements into engineering solutions, and advances product architecture, development processes, and emerging technologies. The position also troubleshoots and optimizes existing electrical systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams, with attention to efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of relevant FPGA design experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering efforts or technical domains.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and take full ownership of deliverables.
Proficiency with VHDL and (System) Verilog.
Experience with AMD, Altera, Lattice, and Microchip FPGAs, SoCs, and RFSoCs.
Experience with hardware bring-up, validation, and debugging using standard laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters.
Experience with scripting languages such as TCL and Python.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency; ability to identify appropriate use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Embedded Linux.
Experience with schematic and PCB layout tools.
Experience with low-level software development in C/C++.

Responsibilities

Design and develop FPGA projects for SBCs, FPGA/DSP carrier boards, and I/O products in accordance with established development processes.
Work with Product Management and Engineering to develop derived requirements for circuit-board designs.
Design FPGA solutions using components from vendors including AMD, Microchip, Lattice, and Altera.
Support digital circuit design involving Intel and ARM processors, DDR memory, FPGAs, MPSoCs, and RFSoCs.
Implement high-speed digital interfaces, including DDR4/5, PCIe, multi-Gigabit Ethernet, and JESD204B/C.
Simulate FPGA design components before hardware deployment.
Select components to meet electrical, functional, ruggedization, and reliability requirements.
Adapt approaches in response to customer feedback and test results.
Perform initial board bring-up and testing.
Perform verification and validation testing, including regression testing throughout the product lifecycle.
Support existing products through technical and lifecycle changes and updates; troubleshoot and debug issues found during validation or after release.
Prepare source, binary, and documentation files for manufacturing.
Design power systems to meet noise, performance, and size goals.
Release final products into production and support the project manager in closing internal process deliverables.
Promote compliance with Abaco Engineering processes and standards, develop and support best practices, and improve process efficiency.
Identify technical and program risks and drive mitigation strategies.