Senior FPGA Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

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

In this high‑reliability role, you will drive FPGA development, debugging, validation, and transition from lab prototype to production equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FPGA and digital design experience.
• Strong VHDL development experience required.
• Experience with Intel/Altera FPGA platforms and Quartus.
• Deep understanding of synchronous digital design, clocked systems, timing analysis.
• Experience implementing PWM and switching control in FPGA-based systems.
• Experience transitioning prototypes to production in high-reliability environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate an existing MRI gradient driver FPGA prototype into a production MR platform.
• Own and advance VHDL-based FPGA designs for real-time control of high-voltage power electronics.
• Design, implement, and optimize synchronous digital logic and PWM-based control.
• Perform FPGA hardware integration, bring-up, debugging, and validation.
• Support transition from lab prototype to production-ready medical equipment with regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for MR system integration and documentation.
• Document design processes and test results for regulatory compliance.

Skills

VHDL

Altera/Intel FPGA

Synchronous digital design

PWM control

Real-time control

Embedded C

Power electronics knowledge

Regulatory familiarity (medical)

Tools

Quartus

Job description

Senior FPGA Engineer

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.

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