What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior FPGA Engineer position at Apera?
About the job
Apera is supporting a fast-growing Defense technology company at the forefront of innovation, tackling some of the most complex and evolving challenges in national security. By combining cutting edge software with advanced power management, the company is redefining what high-performance systems can achieve delivering smarter, more efficient solutions where they matter most.
I’m looking for an experienced Sr. FPGA Engineer to join an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, verifying, and integrating state-of-the-art FPGA systems and embedded processing solutions, particularly within RF applications.
Responsibilities:
- Design and verification of RTL modules for FPGA applications
- Ownership of entire FPGA designs from initial architecture trades through implementation, verification, and hardware bringup, including FPGA sizing estimation and IO planning.
- Lead initial testing and bring-up of custom FPGA circuit cards, validating functionality of on-board peripherals including memory interfaces, Ethernet controllers, and integrated sensors.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in FPGA design, implementation, and testing
- Extensive experience implementing FPGA designs and embedded processing designs on embedded hardware
- Experience with design automation, scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl, Matlab)
- Knowledge of Advanced Firmware Verification Testbench Development (UVM, System Verilog)
Why Apply?
- You’d be working on genuinely cutting-edge tech
- Strong exposure to hardware software integration
- High-impact work
- Opportunity to build from early-stage momentum
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys working alongside a talented, multi-disciplinary engineering team. I’m seeking an engineer who is passionate about applying emerging technologies in creative and innovative ways to help rapidly develop and deliver next-generation products.