FPGA Systems Development Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Systems Development Engineer

Role Summary

Entry-level engineering role within the Aerospace, Defense and Communication business unit to develop and deploy FPGA and SoC solutions for product evaluation, test, and subsystem development. The team delivers FPGA/SoC designs used in electronic test equipment, wideband communications, and A&D subsystems.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Graduate). Appropriate for recent graduates or engineers with roughly 0–3 years of relevant FPGA/SoC experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities focus on FPGA/SoC design, verification, lab evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Design and implement SoC/FPGA logic using HDL, IP, and embedded software.
• Constrain FPGA designs and perform timing analysis.
• Perform design verification using behavioral models and RTL validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on FPGA designs and hardware.
• Participate in design reviews, produce documentation, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Support evaluation and test of new products in the lab and on automated test equipment (ATE).
• Work closely with digital design, product/test, and applications/marketing engineers in a cross-functional team.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional attributes; preferred items listed separately.

• Hands-on experience with FPGA and/or SoC programming and RTL/HDL development.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, strong written and verbal communication skills, and presentation capability.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver results on schedule.
• Team-oriented with a bias for action and collaboration to produce high-quality outcomes.
• Preferred: Experience with high-speed signaling, electronics design, embedded software, Intel/Altera or AMD/Xilinx devices and tools, gigabit transceivers, high-speed memory, and programming in C/C++, Python, or TCL.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.