Electrical Engineer/FPGA Designer

Lumentum; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer/FPGA Designer to join their development team. The role involves designing and testing FPGA systems, optimizing electrical circuits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have 3+ years of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FPGA design and verification using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Proven experience with high-speed digital design and hardware debugging.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or TCL.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog for high-speed data processing.
• Verify FPGAs using SystemVerilog and create comprehensive testing environments.
• Develop and optimize electrical circuits for photonics systems.

Skills

FPGA design

Hardware debugging

Digital circuit design

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Xcelium

Xilinx Vivado

Altera Quartus

PCB design and simulation tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Lumentum was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year .

Lumentum is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer/FPGA Designer to join our cutting‑edge development team in Ottawa. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing FPGA‑based systems and electrical circuits for our advanced optical metrology sensor.

Key Responsibilities

• FPGA Design: Design and implement FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog for high‑speed data processing, control, and communication applications.
• FPGA Verification: Verify FPGAs using SystemVerilog and the latest object oriented methodologies to create a flexible environment to achieve high test coverage metrics.
• Circuit Design: Develop and optimize electrical circuits for photonics systems, including analog, digital, and mixed‑signal designs.
• System Integration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams (optical, software, and hardware engineers) to integrate FPGA designs with broader optical systems.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct comprehensive testing and verification of FPGA designs and electrical circuits to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Documentation: Create detailed design documentation, test plans, and reports to support design, testing, and product lifecycle management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, test and firmware engineers to define system requirements and collaborate on end‑to‑end system architecture and implementation.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Analyze and debug electrical and FPGA‑related issues in both simulation and real‑world environments, ensuring optimized performance and quality.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in FPGA design and verification using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Proven experience with high‑speed digital design, signal integrity, and hardware debugging.
  • Experience with tools such as Xcelium, Xilinx Vivado, or Altera Quartus.
  • Experience with PCB design, layout, and circuit simulation tools.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in FPGA architecture, implementation, and verification techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of digital and analog circuit design, including signal processing, power management, and high‑speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet).
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or TCL for automation and testing purposes.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and protocols (e.g., Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
  • Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with real‑time system, optical sensors, LiDAR.
• Knowledge of embedded systems design.
• Experience with high‑speed serial interfaces, ADC, DAC, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading technology company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art technology and tools for development and testing.

About Lumentum

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market‑leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products that enable advancements in communications, industrial, and consumer markets. Our products include high‑performance lasers and photonic components for cutting‑edge solutions in telecommunications, data centers, and industrial sectors. We are at the forefront of technological innovation, driving the future of connectivity and laser‑based sensing technologies.

If you are passionate about FPGA design, electrical engineering, and cutting‑edge photonics technologies, we encourage you to apply and be part of the future of innovation at Lumentum.