FPGA Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Engineer

Role Summary

Implement and validate FPGA logic and support board-level debugging within an engineering team. The role requires bridging hardware and firmware efforts to deliver embedded system features and ensure correct operation of FPGA-based designs.

Experience Level

Entry-level — approximately 0–3 years. The position seeks candidates with about 2 or more years of electrical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic using VHDL or Verilog.
• Perform hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and verification on target systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers to integrate FPGA and microcontroller code.
• Interpret circuit schematics and PCB layouts to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Produce and maintain design documentation and participate in design reviews.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills:

• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related roles.
• Hands-on FPGA experience; Xilinx experience preferred; internship or co-op experience may be considered.
• Practical firmware and hardware knowledge — able to read circuits and troubleshoot boards.
• Experience with C, VHDL, or Verilog.
• Microcontroller experience is helpful.
• Willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Other engineering degrees may be considered based on experience. The posting also specifies approximately 2+ years of relevant experience.

About the Company

Company: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions

Provides engineering and technical services for defense and safety-critical systems, specializing in FPGA/hardware design, verification, systems integration, and modernization programs supporting mission-critical and certified applications.