FPGA Design - Lead Research Engineer

About the Role

Architect and develop embedded systems for real-time controls and industrial communication applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA solutions for embedded and industrial control systems.
• Use FPGA design tools to simulate, test, optimize, and implement real-time embedded systems.
• Collaborate with government agencies, universities, and partners to advance embedded technologies.
• Assist in transitioning prototypes from lab demonstrations to field-ready products.
• Contribute to technical publications, patent filings, and open-source projects.
• Design and optimize FPGA embedded systems for industrial applications.
• Collaborate across teams to transition prototypes into products.
• Engage with external partners for research and technology advancement.
• Publish research and contribute to the broader engineering community.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master’s with industry experience, or Bachelor’s with extensive industry background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 2-5 years in FPGA/SoC design using Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, with experience on Xilinx and/or Intel FPGA tools.
• Strong knowledge of digital logic design, RTL verification, high-speed interfaces, and hardware debugging.
• Experience with high-level synthesis, version control, and model-based design tools.
• Desired: embedded programming skills, Linux system knowledge, real-time OS, virtualization, and CI/CD experience.

Additional Notes

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., willing to work in Niskayuna, NY, and capable of obtaining access to export-controlled information.