We are seeking an FPGA engineer to join our mission-critical engineering team. In this dual-function role, you will translate customer and system-level requirements into detailed FPGA specifications, and carry out hands-on FPGA design, verification and system-level integration. You will ensure that FPGA-based subsystems perform correctly within larger electronic warfare, avionics and communication systems.
Be Part of Our Success
Systems Engineering
Elicit, analyze and manage system-level requirements.
Define system architecture and allocate requirements across hardware, software and FPGA subsystems.
Develop system verification plans and traceability matrices.
Conduct trade-off studies (performance, power, cost, schedule) comparing FPGA against other processing options such as DSP, GPU and MCU.
Lead design reviews and engage customers on technical specifications.
FPGA Design
Architect, code (VHDL/Verilog), simulate and implement FPGA designs on Xilinx or Intel platforms.
Perform synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure and power analysis.
Develop testbenches and verification environments, including self-checking and coverage-driven verification.
Integrate third-party and legacy IP cores, and design custom interfaces (PCIe, JESD204B, Ethernet, ADC/DAC controllers).
Debug FPGA and system-level issues using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and JTAG debuggers.
Integration & Validation
Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system-level integration.
Work with software engineers to validate driver and firmware interactions.
Documentation
Produce requirements specifications, design descriptions, verification reports and user manuals.
Convert software and interface requirements into clear, concise development specifications for firmware and software.
Qualities We Value
Essential
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Systems Engineering.
2–3 years of combined experience in systems engineering and FPGA development.
Proficiency in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog.
Hands-on experience with Xilinx Vivado/Vitis or Intel Quartus.
Working knowledge of simulation tools (ModelSim, Questa or Xcelium).
Familiarity with systems engineering processes (ISO 15288 or similar).
Understanding of verification and validation (V&V) methodologies.
Experience with requirements management tools.
Familiarity with scripting for automation (Python, Tcl or Bash).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with both systems-level thinking and deep FPGA expertise.
Excellent communication skills, able to bridge technical teams and customers.
Ability to work independently and lead small technical work packages.
Advantageous
Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals.
Exposure to safety and security standards (DO-254, IEC 61508 or similar).
Location:
Ang Mo Kio
(R1653298)
(18C9079)
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