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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.

 

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