FPGA Designer

GE HealthCare; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Niskayuna, NY seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer specializing in FPGA development and real-time control. You will design firmware interfacing with power electronics, ASICs, and imaging hardware for CT/MR/Ultrasound platforms.

You will implement and test signal processing between FPGAs and processors, develop real-time C/C++ firmware, and drive timing closure and hardware/software co-design. Hybrid onsite schedule Tue-Thu.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in synchronous digital design and RTL coding.
• Experience with FPGA development and SoC platforms (Altera, Xilinx, Zynq).
• Proficient in Verilog/VHDL and hardware–firmware interaction.
• Experience with verification tools (Quartus, QuestaSim) and STA workflows.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test signal processing and interfaces between FPGAs, processors, ASICs, and imaging subsystems.
• Design FPGAs and ASICs using VHDL/Verilog and perform timing closure.
• Develop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ for mixed-signal hardware.
• Create deterministic, low-latency control loops and high-speed data routines.
• Interface with sensors, analog front ends, actuators, RF subsystems.

Skills

Embedded firmware

FPGA development

Verilog

VHDL

C/C++

Real-time control

Synchronous digital design

Timing analysis

Hardware-software co-design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Quartus

QuestaSim

Xcelium

Altera

Xilinx

Zynq

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, GE HealthCare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications, and services, supported by the Edison intelligence platform. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, transparency, and unyielding integrity. We are seeking a Firmware Engineer specializing in FPGA development and embedded real‑time control, with strong skills in digital design and low level embedded software. In this role, you will design the firmware and control systems that interface tightly with power electronics, mixed signal ASICs and advanced imaging hardware used across CT, MR, and Ultrasound platforms. Familiarity with power electronics and/or ASIC RTL design is a strong plus.

Roles and Responsibilities

Embedded Firmware & Real‑Time Control (Primary Focus)

• Implement and test signal processing, control and data interfaces between FPGAs, processors, custom ASICs and imaging subsystems.
• Design FPGAs and custom ASICs using VHDL/Verilog, perform timing analysis and timing closure using tools such as QuestaSim, Quartus, Xcelium.
• Design and implement real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ for control, configuration, calibration, and diagnostics of mixed‑signal ASICs and custom hardware modules.
• Develop deterministic, low‑latency control loops and high‑speed data acquisition routines for advanced imaging applications.
• Integrate embedded firmware with FPGA or SoC platforms, supporting tight hardware/software co‑design.
• Interface with sensors, analog front ends, actuators, RF subsystems, and other hardware components.
• Implement and optimize real‑time communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, etc.).

Software Integration & System Control

• Partner with embedded software teams to define register maps, communication layers, drivers, and system‑level behavior.
• Develop driver‑level software, scripts, and automation tools to enable hardware bring‑up, system validation, and production test.
• Create simulation and modeling frameworks to verify real‑time control algorithms.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Innovation

• Work closely with electrical engineers, ASIC designers, systems engineers, and software teams.
• Communicate technical results through documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Track industry trends in embedded systems, real‑time control, FPGAs, and ASIC technologies.
• Contribute to internal R&D proposals and collaborative programs with government agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in synchronous digital design, floor‑planning, synthesizable RTL code, timing analysis and closure, developing embedded firmware in C/C++, including register‑level programming and hardware abstraction layers.
• Experience with FPGA development, or SoC platforms (e.g., Altera, Xilinx, Zynq)
• Experience with verification tools (Quartus, QuestaSim) and STA workflows.
• Experience with Verilog, VHDL for understanding hardware–firmware interaction.
• Must work onsite in Niskayuna, NY Tuesday–Thursday (hybrid schedule).

Desired Characteristics

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of full-time professional engineering experience
• Familiarity with ASIC digital design flows
• Familiarity with power electronics control
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink for modeling or algorithm development.
• Background in high‑reliability industries (medical, aerospace, defense).
• Strong problem‑solving ability, communication skills, and ability to work in cross‑functional teams

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $120,000.00-$180,000.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).

GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes