Senior Electronics Consultant (FPGA)

TL;DR

Senior Electronics Consultant (FPGA): Leading the development of complex digital systems across the entire FPGA lifecycle with an accent on architecture design, HDL implementation, and rigorous verification. Focus on solving integration challenges in safety-critical environments and optimizing performance for high-speed communication and signal processing.

Company

Independent technology consulting firm providing expert solutions across digital, telecom, life sciences, and engineering sectors globally.

What you will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define FPGA firmware requirements and technical specifications.
• Perform end-to-end FPGA design using HDL including architecture, clock management, and I/O planning.
• Develop and execute test strategies, conduct simulations, and lead integration efforts.
• Produce detailed technical documentation including design descriptions, reports, and release records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog.
• Proficiency with FPGA platforms, specifically AMD/Xilinx devices and the Vivado toolchain.
• Experience in simulation and verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Knowledge of SoC FPGAs, hardware-software co-design, and digital signal processing algorithms.

Hiring process

• Initial brief phone or virtual conversation to understand background and motivations.
• Approximately 3 interviews with line managers and team members to assess skills and cultural fit.
• Technical assessment or case study to evaluate practical problem-solving capabilities.