FPGA Engineer

Fisheye Software; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to develop FPGA-based solutions for radar applications. The role requires collaboration with a cross-functional team, a DoD Secret Clearance, and U.S. Citizenship. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, with at least 8 years of experience in digital design and proficiency in VHDL. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $190,000 based on qualifications and will be based on-site in Tewksbury, MA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in FPGA or digital design.
• Demonstrated experience with VHDL or Verilog.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver production-quality FPGA solutions.
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed FPGA design requirements.
• Perform design verification using various testing methods.

Skills

VHDL

FPGA design

Digital design

U.S. Citizenship

DoD Secret Clearance

System-level requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

SignalTap

Chipscope

Questasim

Job description

FishEye Software is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to support the development of FPGA-based solutions for control and/or signal processing radar applications. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to architect, implement, and verify complex FPGA designs that meet demanding system requirements.

This position requires an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and is based on-site in Tewksbury, MA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver production-quality FPGA solutions from concept through production
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed FPGA design requirements
• Code and implement designs using VHDL with a focus on reliability and maintainability
• Perform design verification using self-checking methods, directed and constrained random testing, and coverage analysis
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers to ensure successful integration and delivery
• Support technical reviews and provide documentation including requirements, verification plans, and user guides
• Contribute to technical approach decisions and overall system design
• Mentor junior engineers and lead small technical teams as needed

Required Skills:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in FPGA or digital design
• Demonstrated experience with VHDL or Verilog
• Experience with FPGA platforms - AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Microchip (Altera preferred)
• Proficiency with synthesis tools such as Vivado, Quartus, or Synplify
• Experience with timing closure and debugging tools such as Chipscope, SignalTap
• Experience developing FPGA requirements and design documentation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Desired Skills:

• Experience with RTL simulation tools (Questasim)
• Familiarity with advanced FPGA platforms (MPSoC, RFSoC, Ultrascale+, Versal, Stratix, Agilex)
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (GbE, DDR, JESD, PCIe)
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols (RS-422, USB, PCIe)
• Understanding of computer architecture and optimization techniques
• Proficiency in Linux environments
• Experience with software driver integration for hardware systems
• Working knowledge of C/C++ or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Shell)
• Background in Radar, signal processing, digital communications, or control systems

Salary Range: The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $190,000 USD. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, skills, certifications, and other relevant qualifications, as well as applicable client or government contractual rates.

This position requires eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required. For more information visit DCSA site.

FishEye Software, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and participates in E-Verify. For more information on our EOE and AAP programs, visit www.fisheyesoftware.com/careers.

FishEye Software may conduct background checks, criminal background investigation, and/or security clearance investigation through 3rd party organizations.