FPGA Design Engineer

Simtechinc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading compensation package

Excellent benefits

Outstanding retirement plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Simtechinc is actively seeking a Mid-Level FPGA Design Engineer to enhance our diverse team in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will design, implement, and test digital systems, focusing on FPGA technologies such as Verilog and VHDL. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of experience. Simtechinc offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience required.
• U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate, and test digital systems regarding FPGA technology.
• Modify and/or design special purpose RFSoC boards.
• Troubleshoot and provide test support.

Skills

FPGA design experience in VHDL or Verilog

Strong DSP background using FPGAs

Experience using PCIe, DDR Ram

Knowledge of UART, I2C, SPI

Mixed signal PCB design experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Basic test equipment

Xilinx RFSoC

Job description

FPGA Design Engineer, Mid-Level

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, is seeking a FPGA Design Engineer to join our dynamic and diverse team in Huntsville, AL. This is an immediate opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits, work/life balance, outstanding retirement plan, career advancement and much more.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate, and test digital systems specifically regarding FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology. Develop Verilog, VHDL, and HDL designs for FPGAs.
• Modify and/or design special purpose, custom RF System on a Chip (RFSoC) boards for real-time, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) missile integration.
• Troubleshooting and test support as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience is required. Highly qualified engineers with related work experience may be considered.
• Xilinx RFSoC experience is preferred, and/or experience with high-speed ADCs/DACs and FPGAs.
• Strong FPGA design experience in VHDL or Verilog.
• Strong DSP background using FPGAs. Digital filter design and DDS experience required.
• Experience using PCIe, DDR Ram, multi-gigabit serial, and ethernet protocols with FPGAs and microprocessors.
• Knowledge of basic serial communication protocols, UART, I2C, SPI, 8B10B.
• Mixed signal PCB design experience.
• Proficient with the use of basic test equipment, oscilloscopes, function generators, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers.
• U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance required.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment, including a computer, telephone, printers, video equipment, computer software and testing equipment. Employees will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. Employees may function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment, computer software and complex systems. Employees may move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. Employees may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer

SimTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech, Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer. Simulation Technologies, Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.428.2901) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.