Overview
The Lead FPGA Engineer will play a key role in the development and verification of advanced electronic systems within the aerospace sector. This hands-on contract position invites experienced FPGA engineers, emphasizing expertise in FPGA design, implementation, or verification, while offering an opportunity to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence for two days a week and remote work for the remaining days.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement FPGA solutions for complex electronic systems.
- Verify and validate FPGA designs to meet stringent aerospace standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate FPGA solutions into broader systems.
- Conduct simulation and debugging of FPGA designs to ensure functionality and performance.
- Document and maintain requirements traceability throughout the FPGA lifecycle.
Requirements
- Strong commercial experience in FPGA engineering, especially with VHDL.
- Proven expertise in FPGA development using Xilinx or Intel/Altera technologies.
- Experience with FPGA simulation tools like QuestaSim or ModelSim.
- Understanding of controlled development processes and requirements-driven engineering.
- Familiarity with safety-critical development standards such as DO-254 is advantageous.
- Capable of using scripting languages such as Python or Tcl for automation tasks.
- Experience in integrating FPGAs with other hardware components like processors or communication interfaces.