Staff Electrical Engineer

S-Solutions Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Irvine is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead FPGA development within embedded control systems. The role demands significant experience in RTL coding, strong collaboration across teams, and expertise in FPGA tools and circuits. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, with 8+ years of experience, and a passion for innovation in electronic design.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience (or 6 years with a Master’s degree).
• Experience with MCU hardware, motor drivers, and biomedical sensors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document design requirements.
• Perform RTL coding, simulation, and FPGA implementation.
• Develop control algorithms for motor drivers.
• Conduct hardware bring-up and troubleshooting.

Skills

FPGA design

RTL coding in VHDL

Embedded protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)

Circuit design

Lab instrumentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will lead FPGA development within an embedded control system involving microcontrollers, motors, and sensors. You will be responsible for RTL coding, simulation, hardware integration, and cross-functional collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document design requirements
• Perform RTL coding, simulation, and FPGA implementation
• Assign FPGA pins based on hardware design
• Develop control algorithms for motor drivers and analog front-end circuits
• Conduct hardware bring-up and troubleshooting
• Support firmware integration and system testing
• Apply risk and failure analysis techniques
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and QMS standards

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in FPGA design and mainstream development tools
• Strong RTL coding skills in VHDL and Verilog
• Experience with embedded protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
• Solid understanding of electronics and circuit design
• Skilled in lab instrumentation and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (or 6 years with a Master’s degree)
• Experience with embedded MCU hardware, motor drivers, signal conditioning, and biomedical sensor interfaces is a plus

Additional Information

• Work involves lab and office environments, with occasional lifting (<25 lbs)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources Services