FPGA Designer

GAL AeroStaff

West Hartland (CT)

On-site

USD 10,332,000 - 16,531,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Telehealth options

Healthcare spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Performance-based rewards

Professional growth

Job summary

GAL AeroStaff is seeking an experienced Complex Embedded Logic & Digital Electronics Design Engineer to support aerospace engine control systems in West Hartford, CT. You will design and develop FPGA, PLD, ASIC, and related digital hardware for actuator controls, sensor interfaces, and power conditioning applications.

The role requires 3+ years in FPGA/PLD design, aerospace experience preferred, and collaboration with multi‑discipline engineering teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 3 years FPGA/PLD design experience
Experience with aerospace electronics or engine control preferred
Experience designing digital circuits with analog interfaces
Experience with ASICs, FPGAs, PLDs, or complex hardware
Knowledge of RTCA DO-254 preferred
Experience with aerospace certification or design‑assurance preferred

Responsibilities

Design and develop FPGA, PLD, ASIC, and complex digital electronic hardware
Develop product requirements, allocate design requirements, and perform compliance assessments
Create block diagrams, design concepts, and circuit topologies for FPGA, PLD, digital, and analog interfaces
Perform design analyses, modeling, and simulations
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across electrical, systems, software, mechanical, and project management
Prepare for internal and customer audits, design reviews, and certification activities

Skills

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Planning

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

Xilinx

Actel

Altera

LTspice

MATLAB

DOORS

Job description

FPGA Designer

GAL AeroStaff - West Hartland, CT, United States

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits and policies to better meet present and future requirements.

Position – Complex Embedded Logic & Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Location: West Hartford, CT

We are currently seeking an experienced Complex Embedded Logic & Digital Electronics Design Engineer for an opportunity supporting aerospace engine control systems in West Hartford, CT.

This position is responsible for designing and developing FPGA, PLD, ASIC, and other complex electronic hardware solutions used in actuator controls, motor controls, sensor interfaces, fuel regulation, digital communications, programmable logic, and power conditioning applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design and develop FPGA, PLD, ASIC, and complex digital electronic hardware
Develop product requirements, allocate design requirements, and perform compliance assessments
Create block diagrams, design concepts, and circuit topologies for FPGA, PLD, digital, and analog interface designs
Perform preliminary and detailed design analyses, modeling, and simulations
Collaborate with electrical, systems, software, mechanical, packaging, project, and program management teams
Establish realistic estimates for assigned tasks and support program cost and schedule objectives
Prepare engineering plans, procedures, validation documents, design reports, and technical documentation
Prepare for and support internal audits, customer audits, design reviews, and certification activities
Support Designated Engineering Representatives and Organizational Delegation Authorities as required
Conduct laboratory testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, meters, power supplies, programmers, and data acquisition equipment
Support design assurance, verification, validation, and qualification testing
Ensure compliance with internal engineering processes, standard work, and design-review requirements
Support Design for Excellence, design-to-cost, and design-to-weight objectives
Participate in internal and external customer meetings
Support the transition of products from development into production
Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Expertise – Applies strong knowledge of FPGA, PLD, ASIC, and digital electronics design
Problem Solving – Evaluates complex technical issues and develops effective design solutions
Communication – Communicates technical information clearly with internal teams and customers
Collaboration – Works effectively with cross-functional engineering and program teams
Planning – Develops realistic estimates and manages work to meet program deliverables
Attention to Detail – Produces accurate designs, analyses, and technical documentation
Initiative – Takes ownership of technical assignments and project responsibilities
Adaptability – Responds effectively to changing technical and program requirements

Summary of Education, Experience and Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline required. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Minimum 3 years of relevant FPGA or PLD design experience required
Aerospace electronics or engine control experience strongly preferred
Experience designing digital circuits with analog interfaces required
Experience with ASICs, FPGAs, PLDs, or other complex electronic hardware required
Knowledge of RTCA DO-254 standards preferred
Experience supporting aerospace certification or design‑assurance activities preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of FPGA, PLD, ASIC, and digital circuit design principles
Experience with Actel, Xilinx, Altera, or similar programmable logic platforms
Experience using hardware description, design, and simulation tools
Knowledge of analog and digital interface design
Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as LTspice, Simulink, HyperLynx, or similar applications
Experience with CAD tools such as PADS, DxDesigner, HyperLynx, or similar software
Familiarity with analysis tools such as MATLAB, Mathcad, Excel, or Minitab
Experience using requirements and configuration management tools such as DOORS, Omnify, or similar systems
Ability to develop engineering requirements, plans, procedures, reports, and technical presentations
Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware using standard laboratory equipment
Familiarity with LabVIEW, Visual Basic, or embedded microcode is considered an asset
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary aerospace engineering environment

Work Authorization Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This position may require access to export-controlled information or technology. Candidates must meet all applicable regulatory and company requirements.

Benefits

Benefits may include: