Sr FPGA Design Engineer

KLA•Milpitas, CA

9d•$167,300 - $245,367•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. We are looking for an exceptional engineer to join our Electrical Engineering organization. Our products combine innovative low-noise analog designs with sophisticated digital signal processing and high-performance electronics to deliver industry-leading semiconductor solutions. As part of our team, you will help develop the technologies that power the future of semiconductor manufacturing!

Requirements

Hands-on experience with complex FPGA firmware designs.
Experience with Xilinx FPGAs (preferred) or Intel/Altera FPGAs.
Proficiency with FPGA simulation tools such as Vivado, ModelSim, or equivalent.
Proficiency with FPGA design tools such as Vivado or equivalent.
Proficiency in hardware description languages such as Verilog or System Verilog.
Strong understanding of FPGA timing analysis and the ability to resolve timing-related issues.
Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Solid knowledge of interface protocols, including PCIe, Aurora, DDR4, 10GbE, SPI, and I²C.
Solid knowledge of networking concepts and Embedded Linux build systems.
Self-motivated and independent, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Define FPGA firmware requirements and specifications, and develop designs from concept through production release.
Design, implement, and debug FPGA firmware for embedded sensing and communication systems, including cameras, sensors, motors, and other peripherals.
Design testbenches for simulation, perform timing analysis and closure, and verify FPGA functionality.
Collaborate with hardware and embedded software engineers to develop FPGA firmware for high-performance mixed-signal systems.
Understand and gather project specifications and performance requirements at the board and system levels. Adhere to project schedules and deliverables.
Create and maintain technical documentation that meets established quality standards.
These responsibilities require close collaboration with Mechanical Engineering (ME), Optical Engineering (OE), Software Engineering (SW), Systems Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and testing at both the subsystem and system levels.