Senior FPGA Logic Design Engineer

Terranova Talent Solutions; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Terranova Talent Solutions seeks a Senior FPGA Logic Design Engineer to lead firmware development within strict DO-254 processes. You will design, verify, and integrate FPGA firmware across the full lifecycle, from requirements through fielded product, with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, rigorous testing in lab environments, and mentoring junior engineers while advancing high-assurance digital designs for aerospace/defense systems.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 7+ years of hardware/firmware engineering experience with FPGA/embedded systems.
• Strong proficiency with VHDL and/or Verilog and verification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware under DO-254 guidance across the full lifecycle from requirements to integration.
• Code, test, debug, and review firmware; create and review design artifacts.
• Integrate firmware into existing system architecture and perform lab bench testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog

Digital logic design

Firmware development

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA toolchains

Version control

Debugging tools

Job description

ALTERNATE TITLE: Senior FPGA Logic Design Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for developing firmware designs in compliance with established DO-254 processes while collaborating effectively within a team environment. This role covers the complete product lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design documentation, coding, low-level test procedure development, hardware integration testing, and problem report investigation. This is a senior-level position requiring minimal oversight on assignments and no direct supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Independently estimate task durations and complete assigned work within agreed-upon timeline
• Adhere to established PLD development methodologies and procedural standard
• For small-scale to large-scale/system-level firmware modifications
• Create and review firmware requirements documentation
• Develop and review firmware design artifact
• Code, test, debug, and review source cod
• Integrate firmware into existing system architecture
• Develop and execute simulation-based verification
• Perform physical bench-level testing in a laboratory environment
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team member
• Investigate and resolve complex system or firmware problem report
• Review and contribute input to product and/or system-level requirement
• Recommend process improvements and product enhancements as appropriate
• Support cost and resource estimation (ROM) for business development proposal
• Mentor junior engineers on firmware development practices and company product
• Occasional travel may be require

CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform this role successfully, individuals should demonstrate proficiency in the following areas

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in hardware/firmware engineering, with skills commensurate with the technical requirements below

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog
• Deep understanding of digital logic design and verification principles as applied to FPGA development
• Working knowledge of industry best practices across the full firmware development lifecycle
• Strong systematic troubleshooting and diagnostic reasoning abilities
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting

COMPUTER & TOOL SKILLS

• Proficiency with personal computers and standard operating systems
• Experience with FPGA development suites, programming tools, and debugging environment
• Familiarity with version control systems and configuration management practice

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to compose professional correspondence and clearly convey technical information to colleagues in English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts relevant to digital electronics design, including Boolean algebra, DeMorgan's theorem, Karnaugh mapping, and related logic minimization techniques

REASONING & PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES

• Ability to apply practical reasoning to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagrammatic formats
• Capacity to synthesize information from multiple sources to build a complete operational picture and formulate actionable plan
• Skilled in process-of-elimination techniques for efficient fault diagnosis and issue resolutions

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