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# Design the Intelligence Behind Next-Generation Aviation Systems - FPGA Design/Verification Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Owego, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Toolchain, Verilog, Vivado, Real Time Systems, Git, System-level Testing, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03d3763f2fb69cfc

## About the Role

If you're passionate about Verilog development, FPGA architecture, verification, and system integration, we want to hear from you., * Strong experience developing FPGA solutions using Verilog.

 * Proficiency with FPGA design toolchains such as:
 + Xilinx Vivado
 + Intel Quartus
 * Experience with RTL design, coding, simulation, and verification.
 * Ability to review system architecture and translate complex requirements into detailed FPGA implementations.
 * Experience creating technical documentation including:
 + Firmware Requirements Specifications (FRS)
 + Firmware Design Descriptions (FDD)
 * Experience using Git or other version control systems.
 * Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
 * Experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
 * Knowledge of high-speed communication protocols and interfaces.
 * Experience supporting hardware integration and system-level testing.
 * Familiarity with FPGA verification methodologies and testbench development.
 * Experience working on complex embedded or real-time systems.
 * Understanding of complete product development lifecycles.

## Description

As an FPGA Design/Verification Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of aerospace innovation, translating high-level system requirements into robust FPGA architectures and implementations. You'll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to design, verify, integrate, and optimize FPGA solutions supporting advanced aviation platforms., * Develop and execute RTL simulations to validate design functionality.

 * Analyze simulation results and identify opportunities for design improvements.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve design issues before hardware deployment.

Documentation & Engineering Compliance

 * Create and maintain critical program documentation, including:
 + Firmware Requirements Specifications (FRS)
 + Firmware Design Descriptions (FDD)
 * Support engineering reviews and milestone deliverables.
 * Ensure compliance with development standards and processes.

Integration & Testing

 * Load FPGA firmware onto prototype and development hardware platforms.
 * Support hardware integration and system testing activities.
 * Investigate and resolve Problem Trouble Reports (PTRs).
 * Collaborate with integration teams to refine and improve designs throughout the development lifecycle.

Collaboration

 * Work closely with systems, hardware, firmware, and test engineers.
 * Participate in technical reviews and design discussions.
 * Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.


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