Senior FPGA Engineer

Job Title

Senior FPGA Engineer

Role Summary

Design, implement, verify, and deliver FPGA-based systems. Work includes RTL development, testbench and simulation, timing closure, lab bring-up and debug, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Lead small engineering teams to deliver moderately complex FPGA/ASIC projects on schedule and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on FPGA engineering experience is required.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and implement FPGA/ASIC logic using Verilog and/or VHDL for modules, top-level FPGAs, and multi-FPGA systems.
• Develop self-checking test benches and perform simulation, including back-annotated timing analysis.
• Perform RTL reviews, significant RTL debug, and participate in code reviews.
• Manage timing closure, CDC analysis, reset and clock domain design.
• Lead and mentor small teams, assign tasks, and track schedule progress.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware in the lab using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and bench equipment.

Requirements

Required skills and constraints:

• Proven track record completing multiple FPGA or ASIC designs, including at least one of moderate complexity.
• Experience developing test benches with self-checking features and performing comprehensive simulation and timing verification.
• Familiarity with FPGA toolflows and tools such as Synplify Pro, ISE, Vivado and Libero.
• Understanding of FPGA technology differences (e.g., Xilinx vs Actel/Microsemi).
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as TCL and Python for automation.
• Practical RTL debug experience and working knowledge of CDC, reset, and clock design practices.
• Leadership and clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to provide technical direction to junior engineers.
• Ability to work with lab equipment to diagnose and resolve hardware issues.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is desired.

About the Company

Company: SEAKR Engineering

Headquarters: Centennial, CO, USA

SEAKR Engineering designs and manufactures electronics and subsystem solutions for aerospace and defense markets, specializing in space-qualified RF, satellite communications, payload, and flight electronics, providing engineering, manufacturing, and test services.