Lead Digital Design Engineer (FPGA)

Analog Devices, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Digital Design Engineer with expertise in FPGA and ASIC design. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge technology for electronic warfare and communication systems. Your contributions will involve designing high-speed digital circuits and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This position offers a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued, and you will have opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. Join a team that prioritizes work-life balance and shared success while tackling complex challenges in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leaves

Tuition Reimbursement

Backup Childcare

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years of FPGA design experience with strong RTL skills.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and board-level design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-speed digital circuits for RF applications.
• Collaborate across teams for product development and performance verification.

Skills

FPGA Design

RTL Design (Verilog, VHDL)

Schematic Capture

PCB Layout (Allegro, PADS)

High-Speed Interfaces

Signal Integrity

Communication Skills

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allegro

PADS

Job description

Lead Digital Design Engineer (FPGA)

Apply locations

US, MA, Chelmsford, Elizabeth

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R251574

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

ADI’s Aerospace and Defense Sensors, Subsystems, & Space business unit seeks an experienced digital design engineer with FPGA/ASIC RTL and schematic capture expertise. You will work on new technology development, designing integrated modules and subsystems for electronic warfare (EW), communication, and phased array radar systems. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing engineering, program management, business development, and division leadership throughout research, design, and production phases.

1. Design and implement high-speed digital circuits for EW, RF communications, and phased array applications.
2. Contribute to FPGA-centric hardware architecture and design, including schematic, RTL, analysis, and interface validation.
3. Collaborate across teams for product development, system design, and hardware/software performance verification.

Qualifications

Required

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or related field; MSc preferred.
• 7+ years FPGA design experience.
• Board-level design including component selection, schematic capture, debugging, and optimization.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like 100 GigE.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Allegro, PADS.
• RTL design skills (Verilog, VHDL), including timing closure in large FPGAs.
• Knowledge of design techniques to maximize signal integrity and isolation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in a dynamic environment.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with DOD radar, electronic warfare, or RF communication algorithms.
• Familiarity with C#, Python, C/C++, TCL.
• Knowledge of RF systems.

What’s in it for you

Work with top minds on complex problems from autonomous vehicles to healthcare. Enjoy a culture that values work-life balance, continuous learning, and shared success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, paid leaves, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, backup childcare, ESPP, and bonuses. Hybrid work model and flexible options available.

Additional Information

Applicants may need export licensing approval from U.S. authorities, and ADI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.