> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1984938-digital-design-engineer-in-lexington](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1984938-digital-design-engineer-in-lexington). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital Design Engineer in Lexington - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Lexington, KY, United States - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Remote Direct Memory Access, Signal Processing, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), ModelSim, Information Technology - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/digital-design-engineer-lexington-31399838 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering field * Strong knowledge of hardware description including VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog * Experience designing and testing programmable logic designs targeting System on Chip (SoC) FPGA architectures that required integration of the programmable logic with on-chip software processing * Experience with unit-level and FPGA chip level verification of RTL * Experience with laboratory benchtop testing of FPGA designs including the use of integrated logic analyzers (e.g. ChipScope) and/or laboratory equipment such as stand-alone logic analyzers or digital oscilloscopes * Experience designing, testing, and debugging high-speed I/O interfaces and protocols utilizing an FPGA's built-in SERDES * Experiencing developing, designing, and programmable logic for signal processing applications * Strong verbal and written communications skills including collaborating with other on-site and/or remote technical team members, preparing and sharing technical results with others, and documenting work to aid other team members and activities Desired Skills: * Experience developing and testing with Xilinx-based RFSoC devices * Experience using Modelsim/Questa/CocoTB toolchain for RTL simulation * Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) pipelines for joint FPGA and embedded software development * Familiarity with Ethernet, Infiniband, and/or PCIe protocols, testing, tools, and debugging * Familiarity with RDMA and RoCE protocols * Experience programming in Python Work Location: * Candidate should expect to be onsite 5 days/week due to the nature of the work. Candidates expected to be local at the start of the assignment. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Tour de Force: Open-Source LLM Inference Optimization from Simple to Sophisticated](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100099-tour-de-force-open-source-llm-inference-optimization-from-simple-to-sophisticated) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)