Digital Hardware Engineer

Siemens Healthineers in; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Knoxville seeks an early‑career Digital Hardware Engineer to develop FPGA‑based digital hardware platforms powering medical imaging systems. You will design complex FPGA solutions, write firmware in SystemVerilog and VHDL, and integrate processors in Windows/Linux environments to support patient‑centered healthcare technologies.

You will collaborate with hardware, embedded software, and systems engineers, create verification plans, and develop automation tools in C# and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing complex digital hardware solutions targeting Xilinx and Intel FPGAs
• Developing firmware using SystemVerilog and VHDL for high-performance digital systems
• Integrating processors at the board and system level using Windows and Linux development environments
• Designing firmware interfaces for external peripherals, memory devices, sensors, detectors, and system monitoring
• Partnering closely with hardware, embedded software, and systems engineers throughout the design, integration, and verification lifecycle
• Developing and maintaining firmware documentation, including interface specifications, feature documentation, and verification plans
• Creating and executing simulation testbenches using Mentor Graphics Questa to validate firmware functionality
• Developing automation and debugging tools using C# and Python to support hardware validation and system integration
• Performing hands‑on hardware bring‑up, debugging, integration, and verification using custom development tools and embedded software
• Utilizing laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), and related instrumentation to troubleshoot and validate hardware designs

Skills

FPGA development

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

Mentor Graphics Questa

C/C++

Python

Windows/Linux

embedded hardware

electrical schematics

test equipment

communication protocols I2C

SPI

RS-232

CAN

Ethernet

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics Questa

Job description

Digital Hardware Engineer (Finance)

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Join Siemens Healthineers and help shape the future of medical imaging technology. As a Digital Hardware Engineer within our Electrical Research & Development organization, you'll contribute to the design and development of cutting‑edge digital hardware platforms that power advanced healthcare systems. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll develop FPGA‑based solutions, embedded hardware interfaces, and custom ASIC technologies that directly impact patient care worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career engineer looking to expand their expertise in FPGA development, embedded systems, digital electronics, and medical device technology.

You are responsible for:

• Designing and implementing complex digital hardware solutions targeting Xilinx and Intel FPGAs
• Developing firmware using SystemVerilog and VHDL for high-performance digital systems
• Integrating processors at the board and system level using Windows and Linux development environments
• Designing firmware interfaces for external peripherals, memory devices, sensors, detectors, and system monitoring
• Partnering closely with hardware, embedded software, and systems engineers throughout the design, integration, and verification lifecycle
• Developing and maintaining firmware documentation, including interface specifications, feature documentation, and verification plans
• Creating and executing simulation testbenches using Mentor Graphics Questa to validate firmware functionality
• Developing automation and debugging tools using C# and Python to support hardware validation and system integration
• Performing hands‑on hardware bring‑up, debugging, integration, and verification using custom development tools and embedded software
• Utilizing laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), and related instrumentation to troubleshoot and validate hardware designs

This position may suit you best if:

• Experience developing FPGA designs using VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or comparable FPGA development environments
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphics Questa or similar HDL simulation tools
• Understanding of embedded processor architectures and embedded software development for FPGA‑based systems
• Experience with standard communication protocols including:
• I²C
• SPI
• RS-232
• CAN
• Ethernet
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming
• Familiarity with C# for test automation or engineering tools is a plus
• Experience developing reliable, maintainable code following software engineering best practices, including unit testing
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics
• Hands‑on experience using electronic test equipment for hardware debugging and validation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Experience working in regulated industries, particularly medical devices or FDA‑regulated environments, is preferred

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related