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Senior FPGA, Digital Design Engineer
Qualis LLC. Design, develop, integrate, and test FPGA-based processing solutions for RF and SDR systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in FPGA design and development using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog, with a strong focus on integrating and optimizing digital signal processing solutions for RF and SDR systems. Proficient in utilizing AMD/Xilinx Vivado tools and PetaLinux for embedded Linux solutions, alongside a solid understanding of high-speed digital interfaces and FPGA architectures.
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FPGA Design Using VHDLAMD/Xilinx Vivado DevelopmentDigital Signal Processing ImplementationEmbedded Linux Development with PetaLinuxFPGA Debugging and Hardware Validation
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Hard Skills
VHDLVerilogSystemVerilogTcl ScriptingDigital Signal ProcessingFPGA IntegrationPetaLinuxFPGA Simulation ToolsMATLABPython
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
AMD/Xilinx FPGA DevicesVivadoVitisModelSimIntegrated Logic Analyzer
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. CitizenshipActive Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
RF SystemsSoftware-Defined RadioElectronic WarfareCommunicationsPNT Systems
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesLinuxPythonC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, develop, integrate, and test FPGA-based processing solutions for RF and SDR systems
- Develop FPGA designs using VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog in AMD/Xilinx Vivado
- Develop and optimize real-time digital signal-processing functions, data movement architectures, digital receivers, exciters, channelizers, and processing pipelines
- Integrate and customize AMD/Xilinx FPGA reference designs, IP cores, board support packages, and development platforms
- Develop and maintain Tcl scripts to automate Vivado project creation, design configuration, synthesis, implementation, bitstream generation, and hardware handoff workflows
- Develop and integrate embedded Linux solutions using PetaLinux, including hardware handoff, boot configuration, device trees, board-support packages, and driver integration
- Configure, integrate, and validate FPGA digital interfaces for high-speed converters, RF transceivers, memory, Ethernet, PCIe, JESD204, AXI, and other board-level peripherals
- Support FPGA board bring-up, FPGA debugging, timing closure, interface troubleshooting, hardware validation, and laboratory integration activities
- Collaborate with RF, software, systems, and hardware engineers to develop integrated system solutions
- Support architecture development, technical trade studies, and future technology roadmaps for next-generation SDR, EW, sensing, communications, and PNT systems
- Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, demonstrations, and proposal activities
- Contribute to innovative solutions for distributed sensing, remote operation, and advanced RF processing architectures
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience developing FPGA-based systems
- Strong hands-on experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA devices and Vivado development tools
- Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog; SystemVerilog experience is a plus
- Experience implementing digital signal-processing algorithms in FPGA architectures
- Experience integrating AMD/Xilinx FPGA reference designs, IP cores, processor subsystems, board support packages, and high-speed digital interfaces
- Experience writing Tcl scripts for Vivado project creation, build automation, implementation, and bitstream generation
- Experience with PetaLinux, Vitis, or embedded Linux development for FPGA-based systems, including BSP, device-tree, boot, and driver configuration
- Experience with software-defined radio platforms, digital RF systems, or real-time signal-processing systems
- Familiarity with high-speed digital interfaces, data-movement architectures, and FPGA timing closure
- Experience supporting board bring-up, FPGA debugging, hardware troubleshooting, and laboratory testing
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Experience with AMD/Xilinx RFSoC, Zynq UltraScale+, Versal, Kintex UltraScale, or similar FPGA architectures
- Experience with high-speed data converters, JESD204B/C, DDR memory, PCIe, Ethernet, AXI, DMA, and high-throughput streaming architectures
- Experience with FPGA simulation, verification, and debug tools such as Vivado Simulator, ModelSim/Questa, and Integrated Logic Analyzer
- Knowledge of electronic warfare, SIGINT, radar, communications, or PNT systems
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or embedded software development
- Familiarity with fixed-point DSP design, FPGA resource optimization, and performance trade studies
- Experience supporting government R&D, prototype development, or advanced technology programs
- Active security clearance is desired
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off and Holidays
- Educational, professional development and certification reimbursement
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- Family-friendly work environment
- Positive work environment
- Teamwork, professional growth, innovation, and community involvement