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# CCRT Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Hottinger, Bruel & Kjaer
- **Location:** Pompano Beach, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, ModelSim, Api Design
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59336731-ccrt-senior-fpga-hardware-engineer

## About the Role

* 4+ years of hands-on FPGA development experience Proficiency with HDL languages - VHDL and/or Verilog
 * Strong experience with Intel/Altera toolchains (Quartus Prime, ModelSim)
 * Solid understanding of digital signal processing and hardware design principles
 * Experience writing test and automation scripts in Python or Bash
 * Familiarity with FPGA-to-software interfaces and API integration
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

 * Experience with high-speed protocols (PCIe, Ethernet etc.)
 * Experience with aerospace and defense communication protocols such as ARINC 429, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553 etc.
 * Experience with Xilinx FPGA
 * Familiarity with embedded C/C++ in FPGA-adjacent systems

## Description

We are looking for a skilled FPGA Engineer with solid hands-on experience to join our FPGA Workbench team. In this role, you will own the full development lifecycle of FPGA IP modules - from architecture and implementation through verification and deployment - while collaborating closely with software and hardware teams.

What You'll Do

 * Architect, design, implement, and verify FPGA IP modules for Arria X and Cyclone V platforms
 * Lead debugging and troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex hardware/software integration issues
 * Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Python and Bash scripts
 * Collaborate with software engineers on API design and integration
 * Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation (design specs, test plans, integration guides)
 * Evaluate new tools, methodologies, and approaches to continuously improve team workflows


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