FPGA Engineer – AI/ML for Advanced Communications

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks an FPGA Engineer to design, develop, and implement firmware for high-speed FPGAs and SoCs. You will translate requirements into hardware solutions using VHDL, Verilog, and High-Level Synthesis, perform simulations, testing, and documentation.

The role emphasizes embedded platforms and real-time signal processing in a collaborative research setting, with DoW-sponsored projects and potential for clearance. Strong coding and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Graduation date no later than Dec 2026.
• Familiar with software development concepts, source control, agile.
• Experience developing on embedded platforms and/or FPGAs.
• Experience with C, C++, and Python.
• Experience using Git or another distributed version control system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a research environment with unknowns and constraints, and obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA solutions using HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and High-Level Synthesis.
• Support program teams to achieve project milestones.
• Support testbench development, simulation, and integration of system components.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with team on architecture, design, software/VHDL development and testing.

Skills

HDL design

VHDL/Verilog

High-Level Synthesis

Embedded systems

C/C++

Git

Team collaboration

Communications systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

FPGAs

SystemVerilog

Git (VCS)

Job description

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks an FPGA Engineer to design, develop, and implement firmware for high-speed FPGAs and SoCs. You will translate requirements into hardware solutions using VHDL, Verilog, and High-Level Synthesis, perform simulations, testing, and documentation.

The role emphasizes embedded platforms and real-time signal processing in a collaborative research setting, with DoW-sponsored projects and potential for clearance. Strong coding and teamwork are essential.