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Lead FPGA Engineer

Post Date

Aug 07, 2025

Location

Niskayuna,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

12309
US
Nov 04, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

ATL-82e261b1-7837-422b-bf18-95f08ca27199

Pay Rate

$41 - $51 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Role Overview:
As a Lead Engineer – FPGA, you will architect and develop cutting-edge embedded systems for real-time controls and industrial communication applications. You will lead and contribute to R&D projects supporting energy-related technologies, collaborating with government agencies, universities, and industry partners. Your work will help transition innovations from lab prototypes to field-ready solutions.

Responsibilities:
• Design and develop FPGA-based solutions for embedded and industrial control systems.
• Use FPGA design tools to simulate, test, and optimize real-time embedded systems.
• Collaborate with government agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners to advance embedded systems technologies.
• Transition early-stage embedded control and communication systems into deployable prototypes.
• Contribute to technical publications, patent filings, and open-source communities.
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Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience with a Master’s degree.
• Strong experience in FPGA design and development using Verilog and/or VHDL.
• Familiarity with Xilinx and/or Altera devices and tools (e.g., ModelSim, Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado).
• Experience developing real-time embedded applications on microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors.
• Proficiency in embedded software development using C/C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; visa sponsorship is not available at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.