Senior FPGA / Logic Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior FPGA / Logic Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and implement FPGA and digital logic solutions for airborne avionics systems. Join a hardware engineering team responsible for FPGA architecture, verification, hardware integration, and field-ready firmware used in safety-critical aerospace products.

This is an onsite role supporting lab integration, hardware testing, and certification activities for flight-critical systems.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 7+ years of FPGA or digital logic design experience and demonstrated ownership of complex hardware/firmware projects.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, verification, integration, and support of FPGA-based avionics features.

• Develop FPGA/firmware architectures and detailed design data for avionics systems.
• Implement RTL in VHDL and/or Verilog and perform code reviews.
• Create and execute simulation and verification plans using industry tools.
• Integrate FPGA hardware in lab and conduct system-level testing and debugging.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, systems engineering, and certification teams.
• Support full lifecycle FPGA development and documentation in accordance with aerospace development processes.

Requirements

Required technical skills and experience for immediate contribution.

• 7+ years of FPGA / digital logic design experience.
• Strong VHDL and/or Verilog design experience.
• Experience with FPGA simulation, debugging, and verification tools.
• Solid understanding of digital design principles and FPGA architectures.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues.
• Ability to work onsite in Duluth, GA for lab integration and testing.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or other safety-critical domains.
• Familiarity with DO-254 processes and avionics certification activities.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop or system integration testing.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Universal Avionics

Headquarters: Tucson, AZ, USA

Manufacturer of integrated avionics systems for civil and military aircraft, offering flight management, navigation, displays, and cockpit solutions. Part of Elbit Systems, providing certified hardware and software focused on aviation safety and situational awareness.