Staff FPGA Systems Development Engineer

Job Title

Staff FPGA Systems Development Engineer

Role Summary

Design, implement, verify, and support SoC/FPGA solutions for evaluation and test of ultra-wideband products within the Aerospace, Defense and Communication business unit. Work in a cross-functional, geographically distributed engineering organization to deliver FPGA-based subsystems and demonstration platforms.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting is for an experienced engineer (no specific years-of-experience stated).

Responsibilities

Primary day-to-day responsibilities include SoC/FPGA design, lab bring-up, verification, and cross-team coordination.

• Design and implement SoC/FPGA programs using HDL, vendor IP, and embedded software.
• Constrain FPGA designs and perform static timing analysis.
• Develop and run behavioral models and FPGA design verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve FPGA, board-level, and system hardware issues; perform lab bring-up and test.
• Support product evaluation and automated test equipment (ATE) testing.
• Participate in design reviews, create documentation, deliver presentations and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with digital design, product/test, and applications teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and set priorities to meet schedules.
• Travel to customer sites or supporting facilities as required (approximately 10% travel).

Requirements

Must-have technical and professional qualifications followed by preferred skills.

• Must-have: Proven hands-on experience with FPGA and/or SoC programming and integration.
• Practical experience with HDL/RTL design flows, IP integration, and embedded software interaction.
• Strong problem-solving skills, effective written and verbal communication, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in distributed teams and to prioritize multiple projects.
• Bias for action and a focus on delivering high-quality results on schedule.

• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience with high-speed signaling, electronics design, and embedded software.
• Familiarity with Intel/Altera and/or AMD/Xilinx devices and tools, including gigabit transceivers and high-speed memory.
• Experience with RTL hardware programming and digital design best practices.
• Software skills such as C/C++, Python, and TCL for test and automation.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating engineering teams or projects.

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.