FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Job Title

FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Role Summary

Develop FPGA designs and embedded software for aerospace, defense, and government customers. Work on RTL development, embedded control code, hardware bring-up, and system validation for mission-critical platforms. The role requires close customer interaction to translate system requirements into deployable FPGA+SW solutions.

Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the Altera Hazlet, New Jersey office. Salary range for Bay Area, CA (where listed): $120.3K - $174.2K USD.

Experience Level

Mid-level - requires approximately 6+ years of experience in FPGA design, development, or system integration.

Responsibilities

Deliver FPGA and embedded software solutions from design through validation and customer deployment.

• Design, develop, and validate FPGA and embedded software solutions for customer projects and reference platforms.
• Collaborate with customers to translate system requirements into FPGA and software architectures.
• Develop RTL (Verilog, VHDL) and test benches; implement embedded software (C++, Python) and Matlab control/monitor code.
• Lead FPGA bring-up, debug, and validation in lab and customer environments.
• Partner with FPGA, software, and systems teams to deliver end-to-end solutions and produce technical documentation and validation plans.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues in demanding, mission-critical environments.

Requirements

Summary of required and preferred technical skills and clearances.

• Must-have: 6+ years of experience in FPGA design, development, or system integration.
• RTL design experience (Verilog, VHDL) and testbench development.
• Experience with FPGA-to-board interfaces, hardware bring-up, and lab debugging.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital design and interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related tools.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of employment.

• Nice-to-have: Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government programs; familiarity with Altera FPGA platforms and toolchains; experience with ruggedized or mission-critical hardware design; HW/SW co-design experience; customer-facing or applications engineering experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.