Experienced FPGA Developer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Provide technical leadership across real-time, embedded and safety-critical FPGA design, development and testing
• ▹Drive issue resolution with technical expertise and consistent follow-through
• ▹Mentor less experienced team members on best practices, communication and project discipline
• ▹Collaborate with software engineers
• ▹Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, including timelines, milestones and resource allocation
• ▹Communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• ▹Coordinate FPGA development activities: build project plans, estimate workload, allocate tasks, track progress
• ▹Design, implement and verify FPGA/CPLD hardware
• ▹Perform requirements analysis and detailed design
• ▹Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation environments and verification tests
• ▹Use FPGA tools for synthesis, simulation and integration

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related science/engineering field
• ▹7+ years of experience in VHDL FPGA logic design and development
• ▹Experience with FPGA tools and embedded systems
• ▹Familiarity with digital design tools such as Vivado, ModelSim
• ▹Experience with MicroSemi FPGA architecture
• ▹Experience with serial communication protocols such as I2C, SPI or PCIe
• ▹Hands-on experience with hardware test equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, power meters
• ▹U.S. citizenship required; dual citizenship must be disclosed
• ▹Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
• ▹Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with internal teams
• ▹Ability to work independently
• ▹Ability to work onsite in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive compensation
• ▹Comprehensive benefits package
• ▹Collaborative environment that fosters skill development and active involvement in company growth

About the company

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, develops and certifies safety-critical systems for the U.S. aerospace industry. The team works primarily remotely, with employees based across multiple U.S. states, offering flexibility while staying closely connected.