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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Embedded Systems & FPGA Designer - **Company:** Forar Tech, LLC - **Location:** Naperville, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Digital Technology, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Signal Integrity, Static Timing Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Programming, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Real Time Systems, Fpga Hardware, Hardware Testing - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d612c5b9-5030-4009-aefb-942bbaae62ac ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. * 8+ years of experience in embedded systems and FPGA development. * Strong experience with: + FPGA design and verification + Embedded firmware development + Digital hardware design + Real-time systems * Proficiency with: + VHDL and/or Verilog + Embedded C/C++ + FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Libero * Experience with ARM-based processors, SoCs, or microcontroller platforms. * Familiarity with high-speed digital design and signal integrity considerations. * Experience with lab debug tools including: + Oscilloscopes + Logic analyzers + Protocol analyzers + JTAG debuggers * Strong understanding of PCB design constraints and hardware/software integration. * Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. * Strong written and verbal communication abilities., * Experience with aerospace, defense, industrial, or medical electronics. * Familiarity with: + RTOS environments + Embedded Linux + DSP implementations + High-speed serial interfaces * Experience with FPGA-based signal processing or communications systems. * Knowledge of cybersecurity and secure embedded architectures. * Experience with MIL-STD or DO-254 development environments. * Prior technical leadership or project leadership experience. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Embedded Systems & FPGA Designer to lead the architecture, development, integration, and verification of advanced embedded electronic systems for military, aerospace, industrial, medical, and high-reliability applications. This role combines deep technical expertise in embedded hardware, FPGA development, firmware architecture, and digital system integration with strong technical leadership and customer-facing communication skills. The ideal candidate will guide projects from concept through production while mentoring junior engineers and supporting continuous engineering growth. This position directly supports the growth and technical development of less experienced engineers and plays a key role in delivering innovative, manufacturable, and reliable embedded solutions., * Lead the design and development of embedded electronic systems and FPGA-based hardware platforms. * Define system architecture for: + Embedded processors and microcontrollers + FPGA and SoC platforms + High-speed digital interfaces + Real-time control systems + Sensor and communication interfaces * Develop FPGA designs using VHDL and/or Verilog. * Design embedded firmware and low-level software for real-time systems. * Support board-level digital hardware design including: + DDR memory interfaces + PCIe + Ethernet + SPI/I2C/UART + ADC/DAC interfaces * Perform system integration, timing analysis, debugging, and hardware validation. * Develop and maintain technical documentation including requirements, design descriptions, test procedures, and verification reports. * Collaborate with analog, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams. * Support prototype bring-up, troubleshooting, and production transition activities. * Drive DFM, DFA, reliability, and maintainability improvements. * Interface directly with customers during technical reviews, requirements discussions, and design trade studies. * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple development programs. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)