FPGA Engineer - Chicago, United States - Selby Jennings

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA development, digital design, and signal processing. As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing FPGA-based solutions for our cutting-edge projects. This role requires a deep understanding of digital design concepts, hardware description languages (HDL), and hands-on experience with FPGA development tools.

Responsibilities:

1. FPGA Design and Implementation:

• Develop FPGA architectures and designs based on project requirements.
• Utilize hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) to implement digital designs.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for FPGA deployment.

1. Toolchain Proficiency:

• Proficient in using FPGA development tools such as Vivado, Quartus, or similar.
• Perform synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis for FPGA designs.
• Troubleshoot and debug FPGA designs to ensure functionality and performance.

1. Integration and Testing:

• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for FPGA designs.
• Perform validation and verification testing to ensure compliance with specifications.

1. Documentation:

• Create and maintain detailed documentation for FPGA designs, including specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Provide documentation support for regulatory compliance and certification processes.

1. Continuous Learning:

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in FPGA design.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

1. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and system architects.
• Communicate effectively to convey design concepts, challenges, and solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in FPGA design and development.
• Strong proficiency in hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL).
• Hands-on experience with FPGA development tools (Vivado, Quartus, etc.).
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) concepts is a plus.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.