Lead FPGA Design Engineer
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: Senior / Lead Level
Industry: Aerospace, Defence, Embedded Systems, High-Speed Digital Design.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead FPGA Design Engineer to drive the architecture, design, and development of advanced FPGA-based systems for high-performance aerospace, defence, and embedded technology applications.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in FPGA design, RTL development, high-speed interfaces, and system integration, along with proven leadership experience managing complex engineering projects.
This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and engage with premier defence and research organizations, including DRDO laboratories.
Key Responsibilities: FPGA Architecture & Design Leadership
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex high-speed digital systems using FPGAs.
- Own the complete RTL design lifecycle, including:
- Requirements analysis
- Architecture definition
- RTL coding
- Simulation and verification
- Synthesis and implementation
- Timing closure
- Hardware validation
- Define system architecture, interface specifications, and design trade-offs to optimize performance, power, and cost.
- Drive FPGA design best practices, coding standards, and development processes.
Technical Leadership
- Mentor and guide FPGA engineers across projects.
- Conduct design reviews and technical assessments.
- Provide technical direction for complex engineering challenges.
- Ensure high-quality design execution and project delivery.
System Integration & High-Speed Interfaces
- Integrate and optimize high-speed IPs and interfaces, including:
- PCIe
- 10G/25G Ethernet
- JESD
- GT/MAC Transceivers
- DDR Memory Interfaces
- AXI-4
- Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and validation teams to define requirements and verification strategies.
- Support firmware and software integration for FPGA-based systems.
Verification & Validation
- Lead verification planning and execution.
- Develop and review testbenches, simulation environments, and validation strategies.
- Perform board bring-up, debugging, hardware validation, and performance tuning.
- Identify and resolve complex issues during development, testing, and deployment.
Stakeholder & Project Management
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including DRDO laboratories and other defence/research organizations.
- Support project planning, execution, technical reviews, and customer interactions.
- Maintain project documentation and technical reports.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong expertise in digital design fundamentals and FPGA-based system development.
- Proven experience architecting and implementing complex FPGA solutions.
- Extensive experience with high-speed interfaces:
- PCIe
- 10G/25G Ethernet
- JESD
- High-Speed ADC/DAC Interfaces
- High-Speed Serial Transceivers
- Hands-on experience with FPGA platforms from:
- AMD (Xilinx)
- Intel (Altera)
- Microchip
- Strong knowledge of:
- Timing Closure
- CDC (Clock Domain Crossing)
- Constraints Development
- Performance Optimization
- Excellent debugging and hardware troubleshooting skills using:
- Oscilloscopes
- Logic Analyzers
- Digital Multimeters (DMM)
- Experience collaborating with defence, aerospace, or research organizations, preferably DRDO laboratories.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in:
- VHDL
- Verilog
- SystemVerilog
- Python
- TCL Scripting
- Experience with:
- Vivado
- Quartus
- Libero
- Knowledge of:
- UVM-based Verification
- Advanced Simulation Environments
- CI/CD Flows for FPGA Development
- Experience with:
- SoC FPGAs
- Embedded Processors
- Firmware/Software Integration.
Domain Expertise
Candidates should have strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- FPGA Design & Development
- RTL Design & HDL Programming
- High-Speed Digital Design
- FPGA System Architecture
- Embedded Systems Integration
- Defence & Aerospace Electronics
- High-Speed Communication Interfaces.
Why Join Us?
- Work on next-generation FPGA and embedded systems for aerospace and defence applications.
- Collaborate with leading engineers, researchers, and defence organizations.
- Drive architectural decisions on complex, high-impact projects.
- Opportunity to lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
- Exposure to cutting-edge FPGA platforms and high-speed digital technologies.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about FPGA architecture, high-speed digital design, and leading advanced engineering programs, we invite you to join our team and contribute to innovative aerospace and defence technology solutions.
Pay: ₹2,500,000.00 - ₹3,500,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
