Senior Staff FPGA/ISP Engineer (Andover, MA)

Smith+Nephew•Andover, MA

1d•$145,000 - $217,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Join us in shaping the future of advanced vision systems. As a Senior Staff FPGA ISP Engineer, you will play a key role in developing high performance imaging technology that supports next generation surgical visualisation and navigation platforms. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast paced and collaborative environment where innovation thrives. What will you be doing? • Designing and implementing image signal processing pipelines for advanced vision systems • Creating FPGA configurations and IP cores to support high performance architectures • Developing and verifying image processing algorithms using Verilog and MATLAB, ensuring mathematical accuracy before hardware deployment • Collaborating closely with embedded software teams to integrate FPGA designs into broader systems • Optimising FPGA designs for timing, resource utilisation and throughput • Ensuring seamless integration of internally developed and third party IP cores • Contributing to architecture and design discussions that shape the future of our vision platforms What will you need to be successful? • A bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related field • Professional experience in FPGA development including RTL design, simulation, timing analysis and lab bring up • Strong understanding of ISP fundamentals and their implementation on FPGAs • Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado and MATLAB • Experience with low latency camera system design and FPGA based imaging architectures • Familiarity with Xilinx MicroBlaze processor architectures and embedded software • Strong problem solving, debugging and technical communication skills You Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/). Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles) Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $145,000 - $217,000 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP. Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Requirements

A bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related field
Professional experience in FPGA development including RTL design, simulation, timing analysis and lab bring up
Strong understanding of ISP fundamentals and their implementation on FPGAs
Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado and MATLAB
Experience with low latency camera system design and FPGA based imaging architectures
Familiarity with Xilinx MicroBlaze processor architectures and embedded software
Strong problem solving, debugging and technical communication skills

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing image signal processing pipelines for advanced vision systems
Creating FPGA configurations and IP cores to support high performance architectures
Developing and verifying image processing algorithms using Verilog and MATLAB, ensuring mathematical accuracy before hardware deployment
Collaborating closely with embedded software teams to integrate FPGA designs into broader systems
Optimising FPGA designs for timing, resource utilisation and throughput
Ensuring seamless integration of internally developed and third party IP cores
Contributing to architecture and design discussions that shape the future of our vision platforms