Embedded Systems Engineer

Digital Design Corporation
Arlington Heights, IL, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$80,000.0 - $120,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Boolean Algebra Binary Space Partitioning Communications Protocols Software Debugging Linux Microprocessors Ethernet Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) PCI Express Software Requirements Analysis Systems Architecture SystemVerilog
+7 more
Systems Integration TCP/IP Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Verilog VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) Fpga Hardware Bare Metal

Job description

As part of the DDC team, you will be responsible for the following aspects of Embedded Systems development:

  • Analyze system requirements and propose solutions
  • Create designs (perform feasibility studies, trade-off analysis, produce architecture)
  • Detailed design (SoC / FPGA coding, verification, simulation, test and validation)
  • Produce development effort estimates
  • Support system-level integration (between hardware, SOC / FPGA and software)
  • Work closely with the clients to support their efforts
  • Support and enhance designs in production
  • Specify and develop Intellectual Property (IP) functions for Embedded Systems

Requirements

Do you have experience in Verilog?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, We are looking for an experienced and motivated Embedded Systems Engineer with a strong focus on SoC / FPGA design and development.

As a member of the team, you will be expected to research new technologies, propose, design, and develop technical solutions and products. You will have a real opportunity for a long-term career at a successful Engineering firm working on Embedded Systems for cutting-edge products we develop for the above-mentioned industries. In the process, you will work with other talented and experienced engineers, learn numerous technologies, and advance your skills while forming great professional and personal relationships. The ideal candidate for this role flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, is a clear communicator, and has a passion for technology and innovation., * Bachelor’s degree in EE, CE or CS

  • Work experience 2 - 5 years
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong understanding of digital logic design principles and SOC / FPGA architectures
  • Knowledge of computer system architectures
  • Understanding of all phases of SOC / FPGA development process (coding, simulation, implementation, verification, debug)
  • Knowledge and experience with the SOC / FPGA development tools and design flow from AMD, Altera or other SOC / FPGA vendors
  • Knowledge and practical experience with VHDL and/or Verilog
  • Some experience with microprocessor systems (preferably on-chip embedded SOC)

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Master’s degree is a plus
  • Understanding of image processing
  • Implementing DSP algorithms on FPGA
  • On-chip communication protocols (like AXI and AXIS)
  • System Verilog and UVM
  • High-Level Synthesis (HLS) for FPGA
  • Software (bare-metal, Linux, BSP,…) for FPGA embedded CPUs
  • Connectivity protocols Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, I2C SPI, UART…
  • ML/AL concepts, * Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

  • SOC / FPGA: 2 years (Required)
  • VHDL: 2 years (Required)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, Compensation Base Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Join us at Digital Design Company to be part of a dynamic team that thrives on innovation! Your expertise will help shape the future of embedded systems and software solutions across multiple industries. We’re committed to supporting your growth through a collaborative environment where your skills make a real impact.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

About the company

Digital Design Company (DDC) is an established engineering firm with 26+ years of experience delivering embedded systems and product development solutions across industrial automation, aerospace & defense, medical, pro AV, and more.

We specialize in custom electronics and advanced technologies, including SoC, FPGA, embedded CPU/GPU systems, and embedded software. Our team brings deep expertise in video/imaging, networking, audio, and communications systems.

DDC partners with leading technology providers such as AMD/Xilinx and Altera, and develops its own product lines, including Video and Advanced Data Recorders (VAADR), Advanced Network Devices (AND), and a robust portfolio of IP cores. We also apply machine learning and AI across both internal products and client solutions.

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