FPGA Design Engineer, Sunnyvale

FPGA Design Engineer

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PGS Worldwide is actively seeking an experienced FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer for a 1-year contract-to-hire opportunity supporting advanced R&D programs in Sunnyvale, California . This position focuses on high-speed digital design and system-on-chip (SoC) implementations for next-generation aerospace and defense applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with FPGA development , digital signal processing (DSP) , and embedded systems , and will play a key role in cross-functional product development.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Proven experience in ASIC/FPGA development , integration, and testing Strong background in DSP, high-speed digital design, and SoC architectures Proficiency with FPGA toolchains and development flows , including synthesis, simulation, and place-and-route Experience with COTS-based control platforms and embedded processors on FPGA platforms Skilled in scripting and automation to optimize FPGA development processes Ability to collaborate with systems architects , RF/analog , and digital circuit designers Capable of mentoring and supporting junior engineers Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with VHDL and/or Verilog Experience with Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi FPGA platforms Experience in multi-Gbps high-speed communication protocols Understanding of networking standards and integration in complex systems Previous experience in aerospace, defense, or mission-critical electronics environments Experience with lab validation, system bring-up, and debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) Key Responsibilities: Develop and test FPGA and ASIC components for advanced digital systems Design and implement DSP algorithms and high-speed interfaces Integrate SoC solutions on FPGA platforms for real-time processing Automate workflows to improve development efficiency Participate in design reviews, simulations, and validation procedures Collaborate across hardware, systems, and software disciplines to meet product goals Support system-level integration and test efforts Provide mentorship and technical leadership for junior engineers

Job ID: 18566

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