FPGA Engineer for AI-Enhanced Communications & Sensing

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta seeks an FPGA Engineer to design and implement complex firmware for high-density FPGAs and SoCs. You will work on real-time DSP, interfaces, and system security, using Verilog/VHDL and HDL tools.

The role requires embedded experience, software familiarity, and the ability to collaborate within a research team. Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Enrollment in an accredited degree program is considered.
• Graduation date no later than Dec 2026.
• Familiar with source control, agile development, and coding practices.
• Experience 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 independently and as part of a team.
• U.S. Citizenship required to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog and High-Level Synthesis.
• Support program teams to achieve project milestones.
• Assist testbench development, simulation, and integration of components.
• Support equipment validation in a laboratory setting.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate on system architecture and design, software/VHDL development and testing.
• Develop AI/ML methods for controlling and optimizing performance of communications/sensing systems.
• Document findings and communicate implications and value.

Skills

FPGA design

Verilog

VHDL

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Git

Signal processing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Enrollment in accredited degree program

MS or PhD preferred in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

GIT

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta seeks an FPGA Engineer to design and implement complex firmware for high-density FPGAs and SoCs. You will work on real-time DSP, interfaces, and system security, using Verilog/VHDL and HDL tools.

The role requires embedded experience, software familiarity, and the ability to collaborate within a research team. Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance and be a U.S. citizen.