Senior FPGA Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abaco Systems, a global leader in rugged embedded computing, is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer in Austin. You will design, develop, test, and supervise FPGA IP and components for SBCs, FPGA/DSP carrier boards, and I/O products with independence and technical authority.

You will work with Product Management and Engineering to derive requirements, lead technology areas, troubleshoot, and drive innovation in architecture and processes. Abaco is a DoD supplier and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years of FPGA design experience.
• Proven leadership on complex engineering efforts or technical domains.
• Ability to work independently and own deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design FPGA projects for SBCs, FPGA/DSP carrier boards, and I/O products.
• Collaborate with PM and Eng to derive circuit board requirements.
• Support digital design for Intel/ARM processors, DDR, FPGAs, RFSoCs.
• Implement high-speed interfaces: DDR4/5, PCIe, multi-Gig Ethernet, JESD204B/C.
• Perform FPGA simulations to verify functionality before hardware deployment.
• Prepare docs and release final products to production.

Skills

VHDL

(System) Verilog

AMD FPGAs

Altera FPGAs

Lattice FPGAs

Microchip FPGAs

RFSoCs

Embedded Linux

TCL

Python

Schematic capture

PCB layout tools

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Signal generator

Spectrum analyzer

Multimeter

Job description

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Abaco Systems is a global leader in modular, high performance, open architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for the most demanding applications in defense and industry. Our products and solutions are found in high-profile military/aerospace sea, land and air programs, plus commercial and industrial organizations in which rugged reliability is mission critical.

As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supervising the implementation of FPGA IP and components, including Single Board Computers (SBCs), FPGA/DSP carrier boards, sensor processing modules, and I/O products. You will operate with a high degree of independence and technical authority, leading one or more technology areas while contributing across multiple disciplines. You will be serving as a technical leader on complex programs, translating customer requirements into robust engineering solutions and driving innovation in product architecture, development processes, and emerging technologies. You will play a crucial role in troubleshooting and optimizing existing electrical systems, ensuring their efficiency, safety, and reliability through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop FPGA projects for Single Board Computer (SBCs), FPGA/DSP Carrier boards, and I/O products following established development processes.
• Work cross-functionally with Product Management and Engineering to create derived requirements for circuit board designs.
• Responsible for FPGA design using a variety of vendor components including AMD, Microship, Lattice, and Altera.
• Support the digital circuit design of state-of-the‑art Intel and ARM processors, DDR memory, FPGAs, MPSoC's, and RFSoC's.
• Responsible for implementing high‑speed digital interfaces such as DDR4/5, PCIe, multi‑Gigabit Ethernet, JESD204B/C.
• Perform simulation of FPGA design components to ensure functionality before hardware deployment.
• Select components to meet electrical, functional, ruggedization, and reliability requirements.
• Pivot quickly with new approaches, when necessary, in response to customer feedback and test results.
• Perform initial board bring up and testing.
• Perform verification and validation testing including regression testing during the lifecycle of the product.
• Support existing products with technical and life‑cycle changes and updates. Troubleshoot/debug issues that come up during validation testing and after product release to drive quick resolutions.
• Prepare source, binary, and documentation files for use in a manufacturing environment.
• Design power systems to meet noise, performance, and size goals.
• Release final product into production, and support project manager with closing out internal process deliverables.
• Adopt and drive compliance with Abaco Engineering processes and standards, generate and drive support of best‑practices, and drive efficiency through improved processes.
• Identify technical and program risks and drive mitigation strategies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in FPGA design.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering efforts or technical domains.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and take full ownership of deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with VHDL and (System) Verilog.
• Experience with AMD, Altera, Lattice, and Microchip FPGAs, SoC, and RFSoCs.
• Experience in hardware bring‑up, validation, and debug using standard lab debug tools (oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, multi‑meter, etc.).
• Experience using Embedded Linux a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (TCL, Python).
• Experience with Schematic and PCB layout tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs
• Experience with low‑level software development (C/C++) a plus

Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 150,000

Salary Maximum: 180,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by their core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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