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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Siemens AG - **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $99,930.0 - $137,401.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Board Bringup, Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Digital Technology, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, RS-232, Software Construction, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Fpga Hardware, Hardware Testing, Linux Development, Mentor Graphics, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4776a3ce10c3f9a4 ## About the Role * Experience developing FPGA designs using VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog * Experience with Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or comparable FPGA development environments * Familiarity with Mentor Graphics Questa or similar HDL simulation tools * Understanding of embedded processor architectures and embedded software development for FPGA-based systems * Experience with standard communication protocols including: + I²C + SPI + RS-232 + CAN + Ethernet * Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming * Familiarity with C# for test automation or engineering tools is a plus * Experience developing reliable, maintainable code following software engineering best practices, including unit testing * Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics * Hands-on experience using electronic test equipment for hardware debugging and validation * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment * Experience working in regulated industries, particularly medical devices or FDA-regulated environments, is preferred, * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline * 1-3 years of experience in digital hardware, FPGA, firmware, or embedded systems development * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional engineering team * Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 5%) ## Description Join Siemens Healthineers and help shape the future of medical imaging technology. As a Digital Hardware Engineer within our Electrical Research & Development organization, you'll contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge digital hardware platforms that power advanced healthcare systems. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll develop FPGA-based solutions, embedded hardware interfaces, and custom ASIC technologies that directly impact patient care worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to expand their expertise in FPGA development, embedded systems, digital electronics, and medical device technology. You are responsible for: * Designing and implementing complex digital hardware solutions targeting Xilinx and Intel FPGAs * Developing firmware using SystemVerilog and VHDL for high-performance digital systems * Integrating processors at the board and system level using Windows and Linux development environments * Designing firmware interfaces for external peripherals, memory devices, sensors, detectors, and system monitoring * Partnering closely with hardware, embedded software, and systems engineers throughout the design, integration, and verification lifecycle * Developing and maintaining firmware documentation, including interface specifications, feature documentation, and verification plans * Creating and executing simulation testbenches using Mentor Graphics Questa to validate firmware functionality * Developing automation and debugging tools using C# and Python to support hardware validation and system integration * Performing hands-on hardware bring-up, debugging, integration, and verification using custom development tools and embedded software * Utilizing laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), and related instrumentation to troubleshoot and validate hardware designs ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)