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Job Title: FPGA Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to design and develop advanced FPGA solutions for a next-generation satellite communication system. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge networking technology with minimal legacy constraints. You will work closely with system architects and cross-functional engineering teams to define, implement, validate, and release FPGA-based solutions supporting high-performance communication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the development and delivery of one or more FPGA bitstreams.

Design, develop, and implement complex FPGA architectures using Verilog HDL.

Lead FPGA development across the complete lifecycle, including:

Microarchitecture

RTL Design

Physical Implementation

Timing Closure

Simulation & Verification

Lab Validation

Production Release

Develop FPGA-based networking and digital communication functions.

Collaborate with system architects, hardware engineers, firmware, and software teams to implement and validate FPGA solutions.

Build FPGA prototypes to evaluate architecture and design tradeoffs.

Support hardware bring-up, system integration, and debugging involving FPGA, RF, firmware, and networking components.

Perform synthesis, place & route, timing analysis, and design optimization.

Develop comprehensive testbenches and simulation environments.

Debug FPGA designs in both simulation and hardware environments.

Drive design tradeoff analysis focused on performance, power, cost, area, and customer experience.

Create technical documentation including design specifications, verification plans, and test documentation.

Support manufacturing, production deployment, and post-release engineering activities.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

7+ years of hands-on FPGA design experience.

Strong expertise with Verilog HDL for RTL design and verification.

Experience designing with AMD Xilinx Versal ACAP FPGA architecture.

Experience working with Microchip IGLOO2 FPGA platforms.

Proficiency with FPGA development tools such as:

Xilinx Vivado

Microchip Libero SoC

Strong understanding of:

Digital logic design

Timing analysis and timing closure

Clock Domain Crossing (CDC)

Experience with simulation tools such as:

ModelSim

Vivado Simulator

VCS (or equivalent)

Experience using scripting languages such as Python, TCL, or Perl for design automation.

Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Understanding of industry-standard communication protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM verification methodologies.

Experience with high-speed interfaces including:

PCIe

DDR

Ethernet

SerDes

Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration.

Experience using version control systems such as Git or SVN.

Background in digital communications, networking, or signal processing.

Experience working with DO-254 or other safety-critical design standards.

Required Technical Skills:

HDL Languages: Verilog (required), SystemVerilog (preferred)

FPGA Platforms: AMD Xilinx Versal ACAP, Microchip IGLOO2

Design Tools: Vivado, Libero SoC

Simulation: ModelSim, Vivado Simulator, VCS (or equivalent)

Scripting: Python, TCL, Perl

Version Control: Git, SVN

Protocols: Industry-standard communication protocols

Design Expertise: RTL Design, FPGA Verification, Timing Closure, CDC Analysis, Physical Implementation, Hardware Bring-up

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Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation Software

Location: Renton, WA
Work Model: Hybrid
Experience: 5+ Years

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Controls Engineer with strong software development experience to support advanced automated material-handling and machine-control systems.

The successful candidate will develop reusable PLC software and integrate control applications with real-world industrial equipment. Strong experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT or CODESYS, Structured Text, EtherCAT, and state-machine design is highly valued.

What You'll DoDevelop and maintain PLC/control software using CODESYS V3 or Beckhoff TwinCAT.Write structured, reusable IEC 61131-3 Structured Text code.Build reusable Function Blocks and control libraries.Develop state-machine-based machine sequences.Implement equipment startup, shutdown, fault, recovery, and safety logic.Apply object-oriented design principles to control software.Integrate motors, drives, sensors, photo-eyes, actuators, and other field devices.Configure and troubleshoot EtherCAT networks.Test control software in engineering and lab environments.Analyze electrical schematics and control drawings.Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.Support commissioning and deployment activities.Work with Git and modern software-development practices.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Controls, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.5+ years of industrial controls or automation software experience.CODESYS V3 or Beckhoff TwinCAT.Strong IEC 61131-3 Structured Text programming.State-machine and CASE-statement programming experience.PLC Function Block development.Object-oriented programming concepts.EtherCAT communication experience.Industrial automation hardware integration.Ability to read electrical schematics.Experience with Git/source control.Preferred QualificationsConveyor and sortation systems.Material-handling or warehouse automation.High-speed automation.IO-Link.Linux Industrial PCs.JSON configuration.Commissioning experience.C++ or Rust experience.

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We are looking for a SDET with strong automation expertise to build and scale test frameworks from scratch. The role requires deep understanding of automation architecture, CI/CD integration, cloud-based testing, and end-to-end validation across web, API, and mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable test automation frameworks from scratchImplement parallel testing (cross-browser and multi-device execution)Build and maintain automated tests for web, APIs, and mobile applicationsDevelop scripts for real device testing in local labs and Sauce Labs environmentsIntegrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Concourse and GitHub ActionsPerform troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysisCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality

Required Skills

Strong programming skills in Python and solid testing fundamentalsExperience with Cypress (JavaScript) and/or SeleniumHands-on experience with automation framework design and architectureExpertise in parallel execution strategiesExperience with CI/CD pipeline setup and cloud-based testing toolsStrong knowledge of API testing and automation frameworksExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

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