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# Senior FPGA Engineer

- **Company:** Real Staffing
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Mobile Application Development, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Interface Design, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, SystemVerilog, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, Information Technology, Industrial Software
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.realstaffing.com/en-gb/job/senior-fpga-engineer/4063542

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
 * Strong FPGA development experience with a proven track record of delivering production-quality designs.
 * Proficiency in:
 + VHDL
 + Verilog
 + SystemVerilog
 * Experience designing, implementing, debugging, and optimizing FPGA-based systems.
 * Experience making system architecture and technical design decisions for complex products.
 * Experience developing products within a regulated industry environment such as medical devices, aerospace, defense, automotive, or industrial systems.
 * Experience with verification and validation methodologies for embedded systems.
 * Knowledge of hardware/software integration and embedded system development.
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
 * Ability to operate independently and lead technical initiatives., * Medical device industry experience.
 * Familiarity with IEC 62304, IEC 60601, FDA, MDR, or similar regulated product standards.
 * Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and implementations.
 * Experience with cybersecurity requirements for embedded products.
 * Experience with software and hardware tool validation.
 * Knowledge of risk management processes in regulated environments.
 * Experience working within Agile development environments.
 * Experience with mobile application development.
 * Experience with user interface development.
 * Master's degree in a related engineering discipline.

Desired Attributes

 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
 * Highly organized with strong project ownership.
 * Self-motivated and capable of driving projects with minimal supervision.
 * Continuous learning mindset and passion for innovation.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who wants to make significant technical contributions, influence product architecture, and work on challenging FPGA and embedded system development within a regulated industry setting.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to lead the architecture, design, development, and verification of FPGA-based embedded systems for complex products within a regulated industry environment., * Lead FPGA and firmware architecture, design, development, and implementation efforts.

 * Define system requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
 * Drive architectural decisions and technical direction for embedded systems and FPGA-based platforms.
 * Develop and maintain FPGA designs using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog.
 * Design and implement embedded firmware, device drivers, and hardware interfaces.
 * Develop and optimize algorithms for FPGA implementation.
 * Execute verification and validation activities to ensure product quality and performance.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test protocols, and reports.
 * Support system integration, troubleshooting, and product release activities.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
 * Contribute to development processes, design reviews, and engineering best practices.


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