Senior FPGA Hardware Design Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client, a rapidly growing engineering technology company is looking for a Senior FPGA Hardware Design Engineer. This role offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, quarterly bonuses, 401K matching, stock/RSUs, and more. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this search assignment.

Overview:
As a Senior FPGA Hardware Design Engineer, you will define system-level requirements, develop embedded hardware architecture, and deliver FPGA and embedded compute implementations. You will be responsible for design, analysis, implementation, and verification of FPGA and embedded processing for electro-mechanical systems, thriving in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment.

You will manage all aspects of FPGA and board-level embedded processor hardware development to deliver product features, system performance, and quality required. This includes independently creating and implementing FPGA architecture using Verilog HDL, conducting simulations, developing testbenches, and performing timing analysis. You'll integrate FPGA design with embedded processors and other functional blocks in the system, including designing custom communication interfaces and protocols.

Your responsibilities also include designing embedded processor boards, selecting components, performing digital design, capturing schematics, and implementing printed circuit board layouts. You will develop hardware test plans, execute verification testing, and debug designs for board bring-up, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Maintaining design documentation and test reports is crucial, as is participating in system hardware architecture and design reviews.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers, systems engineers, software engineers, and cross-functional engineering team members to meet technology, performance, and schedule objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:
* To qualify for this position, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or a related field, with an advanced degree preferred
* You should have 7-9 years of industry experience in FPGA and embedded systems, a strong understanding of digital design principles, and proficiency with Verilog HDL programming
* Experience with FPGA-based systems such as Lattice, Xilinx, or similar, and familiarity with embedded processors and real-time operating systems are essential
* Experience in developing signal processing algorithms, implementing low-level hardware interfaces, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python are required
* Experience developing C/C++ or Python-based libraries for custom hardware would be ideal
* Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout design tools, such as Altium Designer or similar CAD Software
* Experience designing multi-layer high-density PCBs is a valuable asset but not required
* Strong understanding of digital design principals and proficiency with Verilog HDL programming, synthesis, and timing closure
* Familiarity with embedded processors and real-time operating systems
* Experience in developing signal processing algorithms and techniques, including fixed point implementations
* Experience implementing low-level hardware interfaces (LVDS, MIPI, SPI, I2C, custom)
* Experience with high-speed differential data interfaces and serial peripheral interfaces
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills are necessary
* Knowledge of RF, Radar or Imaging systems or optics is a plus but not required

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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