FPGA Engineer — Verilog, SystemVerilog & Embedded C

Job Title

FPGA Engineer — Verilog, SystemVerilog & Embedded C

Role Summary

Design and implement FPGA-based systems and embedded firmware for electronic safe-and-arm devices used in DoD weapon systems. Work with a cross-functional engineering team to define architecture, develop algorithms, and deliver production-quality digital designs.

The role emphasizes robust digital design, verification, and embedded-software integration for safety- and mission-critical hardware.

Experience Level

Senior — requires significant proven experience in FPGA and embedded systems design. Specific years of experience were not provided in the source.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Architect, design, and implement FPGA logic using Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Develop embedded firmware in C for FPGA-based systems; integrate C# and other tools where needed.
• Develop and validate algorithms for device functions and safety features.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into robust digital and firmware implementations.
• Perform debugging, verification, and validation to ensure product quality and compliance with safety requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to deliver production-ready designs.

Requirements

Essential and desirable qualifications derived from the posting:

• Must-have: Proven FPGA design experience with Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Must-have: Embedded software development experience in C; familiarity with embedded systems concepts.
• Must-have: Experience with C# and toolchain/software support for FPGA development.
• Must-have: Strong debugging, verification, and digital design skills; experience delivering production-quality hardware/firmware.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with safety-critical or defense-related systems and associated development practices.
• Nice-to-have: Algorithm development experience for real-time embedded applications.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Efficient Computer

Headquarters: Austin, TX, USA

Developer of ultra-low-power general-purpose processors using patented technology that can consume up to 100x less energy than comparable ultra-low-power processors. Their programmable platform supports standard high-level languages and AI/ML frameworks to enable long-lived, battery-powered edge devices and energy-efficient SoCs for IoT and edge AI applications.