FPGA Design Engineer in Owego

Energy Jobline ZR; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) seeks an experienced ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer to support an R&D program focused on advanced digital and high-speed electronic systems.

You will design, develop, integrate, and test FPGA-based solutions, including DSP, high-speed design, and SoC architectures. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, develop automation scripts to improve development workflows, and provide guidance to junior engineers while contributing to design documentation

Qualifications

• 9–15 years of relevant experience with BS or 7–13 years with MS.
• Proficiency with SystemVerilog and HDL simulation tools.
• Experience with FPGA development flow, DSPs, high‑speed digital design, and SoC architectures.
• Familiarity with HIL test environments and FPGA test equipment.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based digital systems for advanced R&D programs.
• Develop DSP, high-speed digital, and communication architectures.
• Implement SoC solutions using FPGA-based embedded processors.
• Support integration of COTS control platforms with FPGA systems.
• Perform FPGA design, simulation, integration, and hardware testing.
• Develop automation scripts to improve FPGA development workflows.

Skills

SystemVerilog

FPGA design

SoC

DSP

High-speed digi tal

JTAG

HDL simulation

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel/Altera Quartus

Synopsys Synplify

Job description

Job Description

Duration: 1 Year
Level: 3
Education/Experience: BS + 9–15 years or MS + 7–13 years

Position Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer to support an R&D program focused on the development of advanced digital and high-speed electronic systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, simulation, and testing of FPGA-based solutions incorporating digital signal processing (DSP), high-speed digital design, high-speed communications, and system-on-chip (SoC) architectures.
• The engineer will work closely with Systems Architects, RF/Analog and Digital Circuit Designers, and other ASIC/FPGA engineers to develop innovative, high-performance products. The role will also involve developing automation scripts and processes to improve FPGA development efficiency and reduce development costs.
• This position is primarily focused on FPGA/ASIC design and development and is not a verification-only position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based digital systems for advanced R&D programs.
• Develop DSP, high-speed digital, and communication architectures.
• Implement SoC solutions using FPGA-based embedded processors.
• Support integration of COTS control platforms with FPGA systems.
• Perform FPGA design, simulation, integration, and hardware testing.
• Develop automation scripts and tools to improve FPGA development workflows.Support high-speed networking and communication architectures.
• Collaborate with Systems, RF/Analog, Digital, ASIC, and FPGA teams.
• Integrate FPGA designs with complex hardware and system-level platforms.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system integration.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to junior engineers.
• Contribute to design documentation, configuration management, and development processes.
• Troubleshoot FPGA and system-level hardware/software integration issues.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 9–15 years of relevant experience; or MS with 7–13 years.
• Strong hands‑on FPGA design and development background.
• Proficiency with SystemVerilog.
• Experience with FPGA development tools such as:
• • Xilinx Vivado
• Intel/Altera Quartus
• Synopsys Synplify
• Experience with HDL simulation, waveform analysis, and coverage tools.
• Experience developing high-speed digital designs and communication systems.Familiarity with HIL test environments and FPGA test equipment.
• Experience using JTAG, logic analyzers, and related digital test equipment.
• Experience with version control and configuration management systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, integration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with UVM.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Experience with DSP implementation on FPGA platforms.
• Experience with embedded processors and SoC architectures.
• Experience with high-speed networking concepts and interfaces.
• Experience developing automation scripts for FPGA workflows.
• Experience with COTS-based embedded control platforms.
• Experience providing technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Key Technical Areas

• FPGA/ASIC Design | SystemVerilog | DSP | SoC | High-Speed Digital Design | High-Speed Communications | Vivado | Quartus | Synplify | HIL | JTAG | Logic Analyzers | UVM | C/C++ | Version Control
• Important: This position is focused on FPGA/ASIC design, implementation, integration, and testing and is not a verification-only role.

Company Description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission‑critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long‑term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America’s Greatest Workplaces for , and a 13‑time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.

At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth‑oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.