Fpga Engineer

Actalent; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer in Kanata, ON to model Matlab/Simulink designs and convert them to RTL. You will develop FPGA IP for 4G/5G Radio Units, optimize timing, and verify with UVM on complex high‑speed hardware.

Required expertise includes Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL, NR/LTE/CPRI, and familiarity with AXI, PCIe, and high‑speed SERDES. The role emphasizes on‑site collaboration with hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of FPGA design experience in wireless or high‑speed systems.
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G NR and O‑RAN ecosystem.
• Proficiency with RTL languages (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL) and EE interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA IP architecture for 4G/5G Radio Units.
• Implement RTL blocks and integrate into larger systems with timing closure.
• Define verification plans using UVM and advanced techniques.
• Collaborate with Radio Unit teams for seamless HW/SW interoperability.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical reviews.

Skills

FPGA design

RTL development

Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL

MATLAB/Simulink

UVM verification

4G/5G NR, O-RAN

High-speed SerDes

Git/GitHub

Ethernet/PCIe

Quartus/Vivado

Tools

Quartus

Vivado

MATLAB/Simulink

HDL Coder

Job description

Job Title: FPGA Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to create Matlab models in Simulink and convert them into RTL using AI tools. This role is pivotal in enhancing efficiency by performing the less common task of converting Matlab to RTL, rather than the usual RTL to Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA IP architecture for 4G/5G Radio Units.
• Contribute to system‑level design in accordance with 3GPP and O‑RAN Alliance specifications.
• Implement complex RTL blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL and integrate these into larger systems.
• Optimize FPGA resource utilization and ensure timing closure.
• Define and execute verification plans using UVM and advanced techniques.
• Perform simulation and system‑level FPGA validation.
• Collaborate closely with Radio Unit development teams for seamless integration.
• Work alongside software teams to ensure hardware‑software interoperability.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical reviews.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in FPGA design and RTL development.
• Expertise in NR/LTE/eCPRI/CPRI/PTP protocols and signal processing.
• Familiarity with JESD204B/C, Ethernet, PCIe, AXI, and high‑speed SERDES.
• Proficiency with tools such as Quartus, Vivado, MATLAB/Simulink, HDL Coder.
• Knowledge of UVM and verification methodologies.
• Strong understanding of 4G/5G Radio architecture and O‑RAN ecosystem.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and version control workflows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of FPGA design experience in wireless or high‑speed systems.
• Experience in high‑volume wireless products and IP development.
• Contributions to standards bodies or technical forums such as O‑RAN and 3GPP.

Work Environment

This position requires working on‑site with the FPGA design/hardware team, addressing unusually complex problems and providing innovative solutions. Employees are encouraged to use independent judgment to accomplish goals and objectives while having insight into industry trends to guide organizational strategy and long‑range planning. The role involves acting as a consultant on critical projects, leading teams, providing technical guidance, and communicating with management on progress.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kanata, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kanata,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.