Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer

Job Title

Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer

Role Summary

Join the FPGA Workbench team within HBK's Virtual Test Division to develop FPGA IP and support hardware/software integration for real-time test and simulation products. The role owns FPGA IP modules from architecture through verification and deployment and works closely with software and hardware engineers.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting requests 4+ years of hands-on FPGA development experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include design, verification, and integration of FPGA IP as part of cross-functional development.

• Architect, design, implement, and verify FPGA IP modules for Intel/Altera platforms (Arria X, Cyclone V).
• Lead debugging and troubleshooting for complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using Python and Bash.
• Collaborate with software engineers on API design and integration to FPGA interfaces.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation: design specifications, test plans, integration guides.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, methodologies, and process improvements for the team.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and constraints.

• 4+ years of hands-on FPGA development experience.
• Proficiency in HDL: VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Experience with Intel/Altera toolchains (Quartus Prime, ModelSim).
• Solid understanding of digital signal processing and hardware design principles.
• Experience writing test and automation scripts in Python or Bash.
• Familiarity with FPGA-to-software interfaces and API integration.
• U.S. citizenship required; cannot hire candidates on a visa, green card, or dual citizenship.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with high-speed protocols (PCIe, Ethernet).
• Experience with aerospace/defense protocols (ARINC 429, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553).
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs.
• Familiarity with embedded C/C++ in FPGA-adjacent systems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

Headquarters: Darmstadt, Germany

HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) provides advanced test and measurement solutions, including real-time software, hardware-in-the-loop systems, data acquisition, signal conditioning, and high-performance visualization for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and defense. Its Virtual Test Division (including Concurrent Real-Time) delivers real-time Linux solutions and simulation tools to accelerate product development.