Sr. Electrical Engineer, FPGA

Ametek • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the electronic design and development of Ortec brand nuclear instrumentation and measurement systems used for radiation detection and radioisotope identification. This role focuses on board-level circuit design with an emphasis on FPGA programming and system integration. The engineer will collaborate across teams to align product specifications with market needs, support manufacturing and customer service, and drive innovation in low-noise electronics. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience in FPGA and board-level design.
• Proficiency in FPGA design and simulation tools (e.g., Modelsim).
• Experience with digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Familiarity with system-level integration and nuclear instrumentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA solutions using Verilog and/or VHDL, including simulation and validation.
• Develop low-noise analog and digital electronics for nuclear measurement systems.
• Execute feasibility studies, prototyping, PCB bring-up, debugging, and performance characterization.
• Integrate system-level software and hardware, including microprocessors and digital signal processing.
• Apply advanced design techniques for amplifiers, filters, power supplies, and A/D converters.
• Support compliance testing and documentation for new designs.
• Provide technical assistance to Manufacturing and Customer Service teams.
• Ensure successful system-level integration and validation of new products.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align product design with performance specifications and market requirements.
• Develop and implement new technologies to address emerging market opportunities.
• Design instrumentation for nuclear measurements with a focus on accuracy and low noise.
• Stay current with evolving tools and techniques in FPGA and mixed-signal design.
• Demonstrate initiative and technical leadership in fast-paced development environments.
• Communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.
• Write clear reports, documentation, and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
• Present technical concepts and product updates to customers and cross-functional teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree