FPGA Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Engineer

Role Summary

Design and implement FPGA firmware for rugged displays and computers used in military and security applications. Work on feature development, low-latency video processing, and HMI/IO coordination while collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers in a hands-on product development environment in Duluth, GA.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting requests 5–10 years of FPGA firmware design experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include implementing FPGA features, verifying designs, and supporting product releases.

• Implement FPGA firmware for new products and customer-specific features.
• Develop FPGA-based video processing algorithms and low-latency data paths.
• Create and execute simulation testbenches for functional verification; analyze waveforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing products.
• Collaborate with PCB/hardware engineers on pinout, power, and signal integrity.
• Write and maintain design documentation, block diagrams, and interface specifications.
• Manage firmware configuration, releases, and version control.
• Research and evaluate emerging FPGA technologies and development tools.

Requirements

Must-have skills and qualifications.

• 5–10 years of FPGA firmware design experience.
• Strong understanding of digital logic design and verification concepts.
• Proficient in VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Experience with at least one major vendor toolchain (Xilinx/AMD Vivado preferred, Intel/Altera Quartus, or Lattice Diamond).
• Experience writing simulation testbenches and interpreting waveform results.
• Familiarity with common interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, AXI, PCIe, Ethernet, or similar.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development teams; self-motivated and collaborative.
• US Person required.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required: BSEE or BSCE (Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering).

About the Company

Company: ScioTeq

Headquarters: Duluth, GA, USA

Designs and manufactures high-performance rugged displays and computers for defense and security applications. For over 35 years the company produces MIL-STD and EN-qualified computing and video-processing products that operate in extreme environments and provides customizable solutions and engineering support to military and security customers.