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# Senior Staff Digital Design (FPGA) Engineer - Rolling Meadows, IL

- **Company:** Epiq
- **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Gigabit Ethernet, Systems Engineering, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, PCI Express, Requirements Management, Schematic Capture, Subversion, System on a Chip, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Software Verification, Git, Information Technology, Pcb Layout, Physical Design, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-staff-digital-design-fpga-engineer-rolling-meadows-il-rolling-meadows-il--79b02bbd-8a49-4314-9da4-123e1eb01d05

## About the Role

Graphic Design, FPGA Design, Government, Leading Edge Technology, Graphic Design, Hardware Development, FPGA Design, FPGA, Simulation, Requirements Management, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

 * Minimum of 7 years of experience in FPGA design and development
 * Ability to work with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, and mechanical engineers) to integrate and debug systems
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDLs), such as VHDL or Verilog
 * Deep understanding of the FPGA implementation process including synthesis, place and route, and timing closure
 * Knowledge and understanding of RF digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and implementation on FPGAs
 * Experience with AMD FPGAs and SoC's (Artix, Kintex, Zynq MPSoC, Versal) and AMD adaptive computing design implementation and verification tools (Vivado, Vitis)
 * Understanding of high-speed communication protocols and interfaces such as PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, JESD204B/C, DDR, etc.
 * Strong background in electronics and circuit design, including schematic entry and PCB layout, and power considerations for FPGAs
 * Experience with version control systems, like Git or SVN
 * Eligibility to work on Federal contracts which require US Citizenship

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Digital Design (FPGA) Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions that are critical to our product's performance and success. If you have a passion for hardware development and a record of excellence in FPGA design, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our innovative technology., * Design and implement complex FPGA designs including requirements analysis, specification, RTL coding, simulation, and verification.

 * Optimize FPGA designs for performance, resource utilization, power, and cost.
 * Collaborate with hardware engineers to define board-level interfaces and ensure the successful integration of FPGA designs.
 * Develop and maintain FPGA design documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user guides.
 * Participate in code reviews and promote best practices in RTL coding and design.
 * Develop FPGA verification environments using self-checking testbenches and advanced verification methodologies.
 * Debug and troubleshoot FPGA designs at both the hardware and system level.
 * Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the development of system-level solutions.
 * Maintain knowledge of the latest FPGA technologies and best practices to ensure designs are up-to-date and efficient.
 * Support the creation of project timelines and milestones, ensuring FPGA design tasks meet project deadlines.
 * Interface with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical support as needed.
 * Continuously improve the FPGA development process, proposing and implementing design and verification flow enhancements.
 * Mentor and coach junior staff on FPGA design techniques and industry standards.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and systems engineering to deliver high-quality products.