FPGA Development Engineer

About

An established engineering organisation is seeking a self-motivated FPGA Development Engineer to join its embedded systems team. This is a full-time, salaried position offering a competitive compensation package and benefits.

The Role

You will be part of a collaborative development team focused on the design and delivery of next-generation embedded products. The position involves a mix of new product development and enhancement of existing systems, with responsibility across the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain FPGA-based embedded systems
• Translate system requirements into detailed FPGA and system architecture designs
• Support both new development and ongoing improvements to existing products
• Develop and execute unit and system-level test procedures
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting of embedded systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation for designs and processes

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong experience with VHDL for embedded system development
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Experience with System-on-Chip (SoC) design
• Understanding of electrical schematic design
• Ability to analyse and debug complex embedded systems
• Solid understanding of object-oriented concepts and general software development principles
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles
• Knowledge of software design patterns

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with Xilinx FPGA devices
• Familiarity with C++
• Experience with version control systems
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, JTAG, I2C, USB, Ethernet
• Familiarity with industry standards such as SAE, ISO, ASAM
• Understanding of data acquisition systems
• Exposure to automotive or engine control systems

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self-driven mindset with a strong work ethic
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• High attention to detail with a structured approach to development