About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Junior FPGA Engineer to support FPGA and embedded system development for customer programs and internal research and development. You will work with experienced engineers to develop FPGA logic, verify designs, and integrate programmable logic with processors and electronic hardware. This role is ideal for candidates with practical FPGA and embedded-systems experience gained via coursework, internships, co-ops, research, or early-career roles.

• Design and implement FPGA logic under the guidance of senior engineers
• Develop synthesizable VHDL and/or Verilog for control functions, state machines, data interfaces, and processing blocks
• Create test benches and perform simulations to verify assigned designs
• Support synthesis, implementation, timing analysis, and resolution of design issues
• Assist with FPGA configuration, board bring-up, hardware testing, and debugging
• Integrate FPGA logic with embedded processors, firmware, and peripheral devices
• Collaborate with hardware, embedded software, RF, and DSP engineers during development and testing
• Participate in design reviews and iterate on feedback
• Document designs, interfaces, test procedures, and test results
• Communicate progress, escalate issues that need guidance, and build technical skills via mentoring and hands-on projects

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Foundational knowledge of digital logic, synchronous design, finite state machines, and FPGA architecture
• Practical FPGA development experience using VHDL and/or Verilog (coursework, projects, internships, co-op, or employment)
• Familiarity with FPGA toolchains such as AMD/Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
• Basic understanding of simulation, synthesis, and timing concepts
• Ability to read schematics and understand connections between FPGA logic and electronic hardware
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new tools and technologies
• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to accept and act on feedback
• Eligibility to access controlled technical data required for assigned projects (see ITAR/CUI section)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in both embedded systems and FPGA development
• Internship, co-op, or professional experience in FPGA design, embedded software, or hardware integration
• Experience with embedded C/C++ and microcontroller or processor-based systems
• Experience integrating FPGA logic with SoC platforms (e.g., AMD/Xilinx Zynq)
• Familiarity with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, AXI, or DMA
• Experience creating test benches and using simulation tools (Vivado Simulator, Questa/ModelSim)
• Hardware bring-up and debugging experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and embedded debug tools
• Familiarity with Python or Tcl scripting and Git version control
• Exposure to embedded Linux, real-time OS, DSP, or wireless communications

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000–$100,000 USD per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (details vary; see client plan)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave and employer-provided life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site gym, competitive PTO, and flexible leave options
• Opportunities for cross-training, mentorship, and professional development

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular onsite work in an office and electronics laboratory setting in Pittsford, NY to support training, mentoring, and hardware access
• Some flexibility to work from home may be available depending on project needs
• Occasional work outside normal business hours may be needed to meet project milestones
• Duties include extended computer work and laboratory testing; may require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and handling test equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally; reasonable accommodations available

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ITAR, CUI & Eligibility

This role requires access to export-controlled technical data and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or otherwise eligible to access ITAR-controlled data and CUI required for assigned projects without additional authorization.

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Additional Notes

• A background check and drug screening will be required if hired
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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