FPGA Design Engineer (R5347)

Job Title

FPGA Design Engineer (R5347)

Role Summary

Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based digital systems for the X-BAT platform. Work on-site with cross-functional hardware, software, and systems teams to deliver firmware from RTL through hardware bring-up.

This role supports defense-related systems and may involve work that supports U.S. military and allied missions.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Years of experience: not specified.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog for FPGA implementations.
• Create and maintain simulation testbenches and verification environments.
• Perform synthesis, timing closure, and implementation using vendor toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Quartus).
• Debug and validate designs in hardware using JTAG, logic analyzers, and on-target testing.
• Integrate FPGA firmware with software and system components and participate in design reviews.
• Document designs, constraints, and verification results.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• Must-have: Practical FPGA design experience across RTL development, simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis.
• Must-have: Proficiency with Verilog or SystemVerilog and common FPGA toolflows.
• Must-have: Hands-on hardware bring-up and debugging experience.
• Must-have: Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams and using version control systems.
• Must-have: Authorized to work in the United States; role may require export-control eligibility and/or ability to obtain relevant clearances.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, HLS, or FPGA automation.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or robotic platforms.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Shield AI

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Venture-backed defense-tech company developing autonomous systems and AI to protect service members and civilians. Products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies, with operations and facilities across multiple global regions supporting defense and avionics applications.