FPGA Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Michigan; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking an FPGA Development Engineer to join its embedded systems team for full‑time work in the United States. The role covers design, development, and testing across the full development lifecycle of next‑gen embedded products.

Ideal candidates will have strong VHDL experience, hands‑on lab skills with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes, and a background in SoC design and C++. Automotive or engine control exposure is a plus, and familiarity with SAE/ISO/ASAM standards is

Qualifications

• Strong experience with VHDL for embedded system development.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, including logic analysers and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with System-on-Chip (SoC) design.
• Understanding of electrical schematic design.
• Ability to analyse and debug complex embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented concepts and general software development principles.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles.
• Knowledge of software design patterns.
• Experience working with Xilinx FPGA devices.
• Familiarity with C++.
• Experience with version control systems.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, JTAG, I2C, USB, and Ethernet.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as SAE, ISO, and ASAM.
• Understanding of data acquisition systems.
• Exposure to automotive or engine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain FPGA-based embedded systems.
• Translate system requirements into detailed FPGA and system architecture designs.
• Support both new product development and ongoing improvements to existing products.
• Develop and execute unit and system-level test procedures.
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting of complex embedded systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for designs and development processes.

Skills

VHDL

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

SoC design

Electrical schematic design

Object-oriented programming

Software development lifecycles

Software design patterns

Xilinx FPGA

C++

Version control

CAN

JTAG

I2C

USB

Ethernet

SAE

ISO

ASAM

Data acquisition systems

Automotive/engine control

Tools

Xilinx FPGA

Job description

An established engineering organisation is seeking a self-motivated FPGA Development Engineer to join its embedded systems team. This is a full-time, salaried position offering a competitive compensation package and benefits.

You will be part of a collaborative development team focused on the design and delivery of next-generation embedded products. The role covers both new product development and enhancements to existing systems, with responsibility across the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain FPGA-based embedded systems
• Translate system requirements into detailed FPGA and system architecture designs
• Support both new product development and ongoing improvements to existing products
• Develop and execute unit and system-level test procedures
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting of complex embedded systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation for designs and development processes

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong experience with VHDL for embedded system development
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, including logic analysers and oscilloscopes
• Experience with System-on-Chip (SoC) design
• Understanding of electrical schematic design
• Ability to analyse and debug complex embedded systems
• Solid understanding of object-oriented concepts and general software development principles
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles
• Knowledge of software design patterns
• Experience working with Xilinx FPGA devices
• Familiarity with C++
• Experience with version control systems
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, JTAG, I2C, USB, and Ethernet
• Familiarity with industry standards such as SAE, ISO, and ASAM
• Understanding of data acquisition systems
• Exposure to automotive or engine control systems

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self-driven mindset with a strong work ethic
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• High attention to detail and a structured approach to development