FPGA Design Engineer

ACARA Solutions and our client in Dedham, MA have a long term contract or contract-to-hire position for a

FPGA Design Engineer

Security Clearance:
Candidates must have an active Secret clearance at the time of hire.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated FPGA Design Engineer to join our dynamic team developing cutting-edge digital hardware solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of FPGA-based systems, with an emphasis on Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC or similar platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-performance, reliable products across a range of low- to high-volume applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop FPGA architectures using Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC or similar FPGAs.

• Use Vivado or equivalent FPGA design tools to implement and verify VHDL or similar hardware description language code.

• Achieve design closure by meeting stringent area, power, and timing constraints.

• Integrate complex systems including embedded hard/soft processors and a combination of commercial and custom IP cores.

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to define and refine FPGA requirements and support hardware/software integration.

• Conduct comprehensive timing analysis and closure of full FPGA designs.

• Support prototype and production builds, from concept through volume production.

• Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC or similar FPGA platforms.

• Proficient in Vivado and VHDL (or equivalent tools and languages).

• Strong understanding of digital design principles and FPGA architecture.

• Proven ability to close timing on complex FPGA designs.

• Familiarity with integrating embedded processors (ARM, MicroBlaze, etc.) and third-party IP.

• Experience in both prototype and high-volume product development.

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in hardware/software integration environments.

What Sets You Apart:

• Demonstrated success implementing complex FPGA designs in high-reliability systems.

• Expertise in meeting area, power, and performance goals under tight deadlines.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and adaptability.

• Experience supporting test and verification in a lab environment.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• A current active Secret clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Zync UltraScale+ MPSoC or similar FPGAs, Vivado or similar tools; VHDL or similar languages.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's Degree
• Experience implementing cutting edge FPGA designs and achieving design closure to meet area, power, and timing constraints
• Ability to work with cross functional teams as needed to define and refine FPGA design requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and handle numerous jobs simultaneously.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.