Senior FPGA & Imaging Systems Engineer

onsemi; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi is seeking a Senior FPGA & Imaging Systems Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Morrisville, NC. You will design, implement, and verify FPGA-based architectures for advanced imaging systems, develop image processing pipelines, and integrate sensor interfaces with optics.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and product engineering teams to optimize image quality and system reliability, documenting designs and mentoring other engineers in lab environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced imaging and FPGA-based systems experience.
• Experience with imaging sensors and optics integration.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with lab environments, build systems, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based architectures for imaging systems.
• Develop image processing pipelines and high-speed data paths.
• Define system requirements and create hardware/firmware specifications.
• Code and simulate FPGA logic, integrate imaging sensors and optics.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to optimize image quality, performance, and reliability.
• Mentor and guide other engineers; support validation and production testing.

Skills

Systems engineering

FPGA design

Image processing

Sensor interfaces

HDL (Verilog/SystemVerilog)

Python scripting

Lab tooling

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collab

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

ModelSim

Python

TCL

Job description

Company Description

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is a global semiconductor company driving disruptive innovations that support a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. The company focuses on automotive and industrial markets, enabling key megatrends such as vehicle electrification, advanced safety systems, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated portfolio of intelligent power and sensing technologies, onsemi works on solving complex engineering and technological challenges. Additional information about onsemi, its products, and career opportunities can be found at www.onsemi.com.

Role Description

The Senior FPGA & Imaging Systems Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Morrisville, NC. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and verification of FPGA-based architectures for advanced imaging systems, including development of image processing pipelines, sensor interfaces, and high-speed data paths. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining system requirements, creating hardware and firmware specifications, coding and simulating FPGA logic, integrating imaging sensors and optics, and performing system-level bring-up and debugging in the lab. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams in hardware, software, and product engineering to optimize image quality, performance, and reliability for automotive and industrial applications. Additional tasks include documenting designs, supporting validation and production test activities, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong Systems Engineering skills, including requirements analysis, system architecture, and integration of complex imaging and FPGA-based systems.
• Proficiency in Systems Design, covering FPGA design flows, image processing pipelines, sensor interfaces, and high-speed digital design.
• Experience in Troubleshooting and Technical Support for imaging systems and FPGA platforms, including root-cause analysis and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of System Administration related to engineering lab environments, configuration management, build systems, and development tools.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx, Intel/Altera), HDL languages (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), and scripting (Python, TCL, or similar).
• Background in imaging systems, optics, or image signal processing, with familiarity in camera sensors and standard imaging interfaces.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.