Hardware Design & Validation Engineer – Board Bring-Up

Company DescriptionSARACA is a global engineering R&D services company with expertise in industries such as MedTech, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Semiconductor, Defense, and Agriculture. Certified under ISO 13485, SARACA specializes in the design and development of innovative products, with unique expertise in medical device standards and regulatory compliance. With a strong team of over 400 skilled engineers and consultants, SARACA delivers high-quality solutions for complex technical challenges. Headquartered globally, the company fosters a culture of innovation, learning, and excellence, and is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. SARACA partners with customers worldwide, driving growth and innovation across various industries.Role DescriptionThis is a contract role for an FPGA Hardware Engineer specializing in board bring-up and high-speed interfaces, located on-site in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The responsibilities include designing and developing hardware, testing and debugging high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, and Ethernet, and ensuring seamless board bring-up processes. The FPGA Hardware Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and address hardware challenges effectively.Key Skills Required:Board bring-up, debugging & functional verificationExperience with oscilloscope, logic analyzer, solderingHigh-speed interfaces: PCIe, USB, EthernetLow-speed interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, JTAGPower system design & hardware validationTools: OrCAD, Allegro (schematic & layout)Strong troubleshooting & analytical skillsResponsibilities:• Bring-up and test FPGA/CPU-based boards & systems• Work with design teams on schematic, layout, thermal & mechanical design• Support firmware/software teams for system integration• Define system specs and execute test plans• Select and validate electronic components with vendorsPreferred:• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs & tools• Knowledge of Linux drivers, C/C++, Python, Verilog• Familiarity with Open Compute Project (OCP) standards📩 Interested candidates can share their resume at:avnish.kumar@saracasolutions.comReferrals are welcome!#HardwareEngineer #FPGA #BoardBringUp #EmbeddedSystems #VLSI #SemiconductorJobs #SantaClaraJobs #HiringNow #EngineeringJobs