Senior Specialist, FPGA Design Engineer – Canada

Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (FPGA Design)

📍 Location: Canada
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏠 Work Arrangement: On-Site / Hybrid (Location Dependent)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: CAD $102,000 – $152,000

• Full Benefits Package

• Relocation Assistance Available

• No Commission or Bonus Structure

Position Overview

An industry-leading engineering team is seeking a Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (FPGA Design) to support the development of advanced FPGA-based solutions for highly complex systems.

This role focuses on the full FPGA design lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, implementation, verification, testing, and hardware integration. The successful candidate will work within a highly collaborative engineering environment that emphasizes robust design processes, quality, innovation, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

FPGA Design & Development

• Design FPGA solutions using VHDL.

• Develop and integrate reusable FPGA IP modules.

• Create innovative digital design solutions for new product introductions (NPI).

• Utilize Xilinx tools for:

• Synthesis

• Implementation

• Debugging

• Timing Closure

Verification & Testing

• Simulate designs using Questa Sim.

• Support verification activities and collaborate with verification engineers.

• Perform hardware testing, integration, debugging, and validation.

• Participate in design reviews throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Development

• Support product sustaining activities and ongoing improvements.

• Present project status updates during engineering and NPI reviews.

• Generate high-quality technical documentation.

• Follow established coding standards and development processes.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Work closely with systems, hardware, software, and verification teams.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Share lessons learned and technical expertise across engineering teams.

• Participate in training, technical development, and innovation programs.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience, OR

• Master’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR

• Equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant experience.

Eligibility

• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Must meet requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Canadian Government Security Clearance.

Required Technical Skills

✔ FPGA Design
✔ VHDL Development
✔ Xilinx Design Tools
✔ Digital Design Engineering
✔ Hardware Integration & Debugging
✔ FPGA Verification & Validation
✔ Timing Closure
✔ Technical Documentation
✔ Design Reviews
✔ Digital Systems Development

Preferred Experience

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

• Digital or Analog Video Systems

• MATLAB for algorithm development

• DO-254 or other safety-critical development standards

• Aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems experience

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced FPGA Engineer who enjoys working within a disciplined engineering process and values creating high-quality, reliable designs.

They will possess:

• Strong VHDL and FPGA design expertise

• Experience with simulation, testing, and hardware validation

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional development teams

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5–7+ Years FPGA Design Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Citizenship

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Industry

Aerospace / Defense / Advanced Electronics

Seniority

Mid-Senior Level

Travel

None

Security Clearance

Eligible for Canadian Government Clearance

Screening Question

Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident?

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on advanced, mission-critical FPGA technologies.

• Strong engineering culture focused on quality and innovation.

• Structured development process with emphasis on design excellence.

• Collaborative team environment with excellent work-life balance.

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge products while continuing to develop advanced FPGA expertise.

Senior FPGA Design Verification Engineer | Secret Clearance | Dedham, MA

Senior FPGA Design Verification Engineer – Secret Clearance
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts, United States

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Engineering – Electrical
Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

• Security Clearance: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at the time of hire. Applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior FPGA Design Verification Engineer, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team responsible for product design from system architecture and requirements allocation through product release and production of cost-sensitive secure products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define verification methodology for complex FPGAs.

• Analyze requirements, create test plans, and build scalable simulation environments using SystemVerilog/UVM.

• Conduct testing for complex designs, including code coverage, functional coverage, and assertions.

• Work in a dynamic environment that requires adapting to changing needs and requirements.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge solutions.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with OVM/UVM design verification methodology.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as bash/csh, Perl, TCL, Python, or similar.

• Expertise in VHDL or other hardware description languages.

• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA and Questa Advanced Functional Verification tools is a plus.

• FPGA/ASIC design experience is an added advantage.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a passion for innovation.

Workplace & Benefits

• Work Schedule: Fully on-site position in Dedham, MA. Relocation assistance is available.

• Flexible Work Arrangement: Optional 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 401k matching

• Paid parental leave

• Healthcare benefits

• Health & wellness programs

• Employee resource and social groups

Security Clearance Required: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Travel Requirement: Occasional travel may be required.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative defense and security solutions, contributing to national security efforts while collaborating with talented professionals in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply!