FPGA Engineer Lead

Overview In this role you will lead end-to-end FPGA development for advanced imaging platforms, coordinating a multidisciplinary team to translate system requirements into high-performance hardware. You will drive architecture, RTL design, verification, and production-ready handoff while managing risk, schedules, and stakeholder communications. This position sits at the intersection of systems, software, and hardware to deliver mission-focused solutions. You’ll mentor engineers and uphold best-practice design standards to meet stringent performance and cost goals. Compensation / BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionFlexible work arrangements and schedules401(k) matchPaid time off ResponsibilitiesDefine FPGA architecture and develop high-quality RTL for AMD/Xilinx Versal and UltraScale+ familiesLead verification and validation, including board testing and video/signal processing implementationManage task assignments, baselines, and GitLab version control to ensure smooth development flowMonitor technical risks, update schedules, and deliver progress briefings to leadership and customersProduce production-ready design packages (schematics, constraints, test reports, BOM) for manufacturingCollaborate with cross-functional partners to align FPGA work with system architecture and mission objectivesGuide junior engineers and promote best-practice design standards Key requirementsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related disciplineProven experience leading FPGA design teams or FPGA development projectsProficiency in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilogExperience with embedded SoC integration and hardware validationExposure to video and signal-processing implementationsAbility to plan and manage technical, cost, and schedule objectivescross-functional collaborationleadership and mentoringstrong communicationAMD/Xilinx Versal and UltraScale+ platformsVivado and Vitis design environmentsHigh-Level Synthesis (HLS)