Staff FPGA Systems Development Engineer

Job Title

Staff FPGA Systems Development Engineer

Role Summary

Design, implement, verify, and support FPGA and SoC-based systems for Aerospace, Defense and Communications products. Work within a cross-functional engineering team to deliver firmware/RTL, embedded software, and evaluation/test solutions for high-performance, wideband systems.

Experience Level

Senior / Staff level (experienced engineer; role indicates senior responsibility). Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities include development, verification, and lab support for FPGA/SoC systems.

• Design and implement SoC/FPGA logic using HDL, IP, and embedded software.
• Create and apply constraints; perform timing analysis and closure.
• Develop behavioral and RTL verification to validate designs.
• Troubleshoot FPGA designs on hardware; support lab and ATE test activities.
• Participate in design reviews, produce documentation, and present demonstrations.
• Collaborate closely with digital designers, product/test engineers, and applications/marketing teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and work habits; preferred skills listed separately.

• Practical experience with FPGA and/or SoC programming and deployment.
• Experience constraining designs and performing timing analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills and a bias for action; able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Availability for occasional travel (about 10% of the time).

Preferred:

• Experience with high-speed signaling, electronics design, and embedded software.
• Familiarity with Intel/Altera or AMD/Xilinx devices and tools, including gigabit transceivers and high-speed memory interfaces.
• RTL hardware programming and general digital design experience.
• Software skills in C/C++, Python, and TCL.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating engineering teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical 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.