FPGA Design Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Design Engineer

Role Summary

Silvus Technologies (a Motorola Solutions subsidiary) seeks an FPGA Design Engineer to implement signal-processing algorithms in FPGA-based MIMO wireless networking products. The role is on the FPGA Engineering team and reports to the Director of FPGA Engineering. This position is onsite in Irvine, CA.

Work covers R&D from concept through field deployment, hardware verification, and cross-team integration with RF and software engineering.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically requires 2+ years of FPGA design experience (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

The engineer will design, implement, and verify FPGA-based signal processing and communication blocks for tactical wireless systems.

• Architect digital designs for wireless communication projects.
• Design fixed-point signal-processing blocks in collaboration with systems engineers.
• Write RTL and develop simulations and test benches.
• Perform FPGA synthesis and timing closure.
• Conduct hardware verification and troubleshooting; use logic analyzers.
• Support RF and software engineering teams during integration and testing.
• Participate in field testing and deployment activities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, legal/clearance conditions, and employment contingencies.

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated FPGA design experience (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience with multi-clock-domain, high-utilization FPGA designs.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs/SoCs and the Vivado IDE.
• RTL coding, simulation, and testbench development skills.
• FPGA synthesis and timing-closure experience.
• Familiarity with hardware verification and logic analyzers.
• Proficiency with scripting in TCL or Python.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) due to federal contract requirements.
• Employment contingent on successful background check and drug test.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field plus a minimum of 2 years of FPGA design experience; OR an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Preferred: M.S. in Electrical Engineering. Equivalent practical experience acceptable where specified.

About the Company

Company: Motorola Solutions

Headquarters: Schaumburg, Illinois, USA

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in communications technology, dedicated to providing public safety and security solutions. The company leverages advanced technologies to enhance community safety, collaborating across sectors to protect people, property, and places. With a commitment to innovation, Motorola Solutions is focused on building a safer future through integrated solutions and collaborative efforts in diverse environments.