Lead FPGA Engineer - Real-Time Vision for Autonomous Drones

BRINC

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401K plan
Flexible work environment
Maternity and paternity leave
Free snacks, drinks and espresso

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Seattle is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer to lead the design of advanced FPGA systems for autonomous drones. The role involves architecting high-performance video and sensor processing systems. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with over 7 years of FPGA design experience and proficiency in Verilog. A collaborative environment encourages innovation, and the company values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of FPGA design and development experience in complex systems.
  • Strong background with FPGA vendor tools.
  • Hands-on experience with board-level bring-up and debugging.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of FPGA systems for video and communication pipelines.
  • Develop logic for high-speed digital interfaces.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure FPGA integration.

Skills

FPGA design and development
Expert proficiency in Verilog
High-speed digital design
Embedded systems integration
Real-time processing systems

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado
Intel Quartus
ModelSim/QuestaSim

Job description

A cutting-edge technology company in Seattle is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer to lead the design of advanced FPGA systems for autonomous drones. The role involves architecting high-performance video and sensor processing systems. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with over 7 years of FPGA design experience and proficiency in Verilog. A collaborative environment encourages innovation, and the company values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
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