FPGA & Embedded SW Engineer for Aerospace & Defense

Altera; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking an FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer to support the Aerospace & Defense organization. This role focuses on developing FPGA designs along with embedded software, partnering closely with defense and government customers to design, develop, and deploy FPGA-based systems for mission-critical applications.

Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the Altera Hazlet, New Jersey office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in FPGA design or system integration.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate FPGA and software solutions for Aerospace & Defense customer projects and reference platforms
• Translate system requirements into FPGA & SW architectures
• Develop RTL-level design, including Verilog, VHDL, and test benches
• Develop embedded software (C++, Python) and Matlab code to control and monitor the FPGA
• Lead FPGA bring-up, debug, and validation in lab and customer environments
• Partner with FPGA, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Develop technical documentation, validation plans, and customer-facing design collateral
• Troubleshoot system-level issues in demanding, mission-critical environments

Skills

Hardware debugging

System-level problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Altera FPGA toolchain

Job description

Altera is seeking an FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer to support the Aerospace & Defense organization. This role focuses on developing FPGA designs along with embedded software, partnering closely with defense and government customers to design, develop, and deploy FPGA-based systems for mission-critical applications.

Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the Altera Hazlet, New Jersey office.