FPGA Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Engineer

Role Summary

The FPGA Engineer will design, implement, and test FPGA-based systems and related firmware and hardware to support product development. Work covers HDL and embedded C development, circuit analysis, prototype debugging, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

Position requires adaptability and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Early Career — approximately 2+ years of electrical engineering or related experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic (VHDL/Verilog); Xilinx experience preferred.
• Develop and maintain embedded C code for firmware and microcontroller interfaces.
• Read and analyze schematics and circuit designs to diagnose hardware issues.
• Integrate FPGA logic with system hardware and perform system-level testing.
• Create test plans, execute debug and verification activities, and document results.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support prototype build and product release.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• Must-have: 2+ years practical experience in electrical engineering or a related role with hands-on hardware and firmware exposure.
• Must-have: Practical FPGA experience; Xilinx toolchain experience preferred. Internship/co-op FPGA experience acceptable when accompanied by practical work.
• Must-have: Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electronic circuits and schematics.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with VHDL or Verilog and embedded C programming.
• Nice-to-have: Microcontroller firmware experience and board-level debugging skills.
• Must-have: Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a rapid-paced environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is expected; other engineering degrees may be considered based on experience. Internship or co-op FPGA experience and equivalent practical experience may be acceptable.

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.