Senior FPGA Engineer

Brooksource; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brooksource in Niskayuna, NY is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to lead the integration of an MRI gradient driver prototype into a production MR platform. You will own a VHDL-based FPGA design responsible for real‑time control of high‑voltage power electronics, including 800V switching and gradient control.

The role covers FPGA development, synchronous digital design, PWM control, debugging and validation, and documentation to support production‑ready medical equipment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FPGA and digital design experience.
• Strong VHDL development experience required.
• Experience with Intel/Altera FPGA platforms and Quartus tools.
• Ability to design real-time control in high‑power systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate MRI gradient driver FPGA prototype into production MR platform.
• Own VHDL-based FPGA designs for real-time control of high‑voltage power electronics (800V).
• Develop synchronous digital logic, PWM control, state machines and timing analysis.
• Perform FPGA-based hardware integration, bring-up, debugging and validation.
• Support transition from lab prototype to production medical equipment; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for MR system integration and documentation.
• Document design processes and test results for regulatory purposes.

Skills

10+ years FPGA and digital design

VHDL development

PWM-based control

Real-time control systems

Independent ownership of codebase

Debugging and bring-up

Embedded C knowledge

High‑reliability systems experience

Tools

Quartus

Intel/Altera FPGA platforms

Job description

Niskayuna, NY

Hybrid role, 2-3 days / week onsite (Open to 1 week on / 1 week off travel candidates as well)

$80-$90 per hour

About The Role

Our client is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to lead the integration of an existing MRI gradient driver prototype into a production MR platform. In this pivotal role, you will assume full ownership of a VHDL-based FPGA design responsible for real-time control of high-voltage power electronics, including 800V switching systems and gradient control functions. You will drive FPGA development, synchronous digital design, PWM-based control, MR system integration, debugging, validation, and support the transition from laboratory prototype to production-ready medical equipment. This position requires deep technical expertise, a hands‑on approach, and the ability to work independently in a high-reliability environment.

What You'll Do

• Integrate an existing MRI gradient driver FPGA prototype into a production MR platform
• Assume ownership and further development of VHDL-based FPGA designs for real-time control of high-voltage power electronics, including 800V switching systems and gradient control functions
• Design, implement, and optimize synchronous digital logic, including PWM-based control, state machines, and timing analysis
• Perform FPGA-based hardware integration, bring-up, debugging, and validation
• Support the transition of systems from laboratory prototype to production‑ready medical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for MR system integration, troubleshooting, and documentation
• Document design processes, test results, and support regulatory compliance for medical device production
• Independently assume ownership of an existing FPGA code base with limited ramp‑up time

What You Bring

• 10+ years of FPGA and digital design experience
• Strong VHDL development experience (required)
• Experience with Intel/Altera FPGA platforms and Quartus development tools
• Deep understanding of synchronous digital design, clocked systems, state machines, timing analysis, and deterministic real‑time control
• Experience implementing PWM and switching control logic in FPGA-based systems
• Experience supporting power electronics, motor control, inverter control, power conversion, or other high‑power real‑time control applications
• FPGA-based hardware integration, bring‑up, debugging, and validation experience
• Experience transitioning products from prototype to production environments
• Working knowledge of embedded C (preferred)
• Ability to independently assume ownership of an existing FPGA code base with limited ramp‑up
• Experience in medical, industrial automation, automotive, aerospace, defense, or other high‑reliability systems (preferred)

What's In It For You

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• Supplemental coverage options to fit your needs
• 401k plan with company match and full vesting upon eligibility
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, and more

EEO STATEMENT

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

PAY DISCLAIMER

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Disclaimer

Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

Eeo

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks

Calculated Hire offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.