Senior Digital Systems Engineer

Advanced Technology Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Search seeks a Senior-Level Digital Systems Engineer to lead FPGA design for SATCOM and test equipment. The role focuses on delivering FPGA-based digital systems across design, development, and integration stages, supporting high-reliability SATCOM and measurement products.

The candidate will work on DDR5 interfaces, JESD204B/C subclass 1, and mixed-signal integration, leveraging Altera Quartus Prime Pro with consideration for Xilinx where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years FPGA design experience from concept to production.
• Experience with DDR5 interfaces (DDR3/DDR4 acceptable).
• Knowledge of JESD204B/C subclass 1.
• DAC/ADC integration within FPGA-based designs.
• Altera Quartus Prime Pro Edition required; Xilinx experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, test, and integration of FPGAs for SATCOM and T&M applications.

Skills

FPGA Design

DDR5

JESD204B/C

DAC/ADC Integration

Altera Quartus Prime Pro

Xilinx (alternative)

Mixed-signal concepts

Education

B.S./B.E. in Electrical Engineering or related

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing maker of RF/Microwave Test Equipment for SATCOM, Defense, and Wireless applications. They have a Satellite Link Emulator product simulates conditions in space that would affect radio communication.

They are currently seeking a Senior-Level Digital Systems Engineer responsible for Design, Development, Test, and Integration of FPGAs for SATCOM and Test & Measurement applications.

• The ideal candidate will have a BSEE (Advanced Degree preferred) and 5-10+ years of industry experience in FPGA Design from concept to production.
• He/she will be on the digital side of mixed-signal products including DACs and ADCs integrating them into an FPGA.
• Successful candidate will need to be able to work with DDR5 interface (DDR3/DDR4 experience is fine) as well as JESD204B/C in Subclass 1.
• Experience with Altera Quartus Prime Pro Edition is required (Xilinx may be considered as alternative).