Senior FPGA Engineer

Senior FPGA Engineer Head Up Technologies – Addison, Texas, United States About the role This full‑time position is part of our design engineering team and focuses on FPGA design and development for prototype and production units across the entire product portfolio. The role involves hands‑on design, technical leadership on complex projects, and close collaboration with mechanical, software, and electrical engineering teams.

• Work Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexibility to set schedule)
• Location: Full‑time onsite in Addison, TX
• Work Eligibility: Must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

What you’ll do Design and implement complex video/audio processing algorithms using VHDL targeting Xilinx devices Implement video pipelines (up/down conversion, 4K/UHD, HDR/SDR, scaling, color conversion) and audio processing (IEC 60958 LPCM, IEC 61937 Dolby/DTS, I2S TDM, AES67, DSP functions) Integrate high‑speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, HDMI) Support USB‑based 4K video playback in an embedded cabin environment Conduct simulation, verification, and laboratory debugging using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and custom simulations Collaborate with hardware and software teams on design partitioning, board bring‑up, timing closure, and performance optimization Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop optimal architecture and FPGA requirements Analyze and interpret hardware schematics to support integration—no board design required Integrate IP from other FPGA designers and maintain code reuse standards and practices Create thorough design documents, specifications, and interface definitions Contribute to existing projects with opportunities to lead new product development Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent Eight (8) or more years of hands‑on FPGA development experience Proven expertise with Xilinx FPGAs and related toolchains (Vivado, etc.) Strong skills in creating concise and clear VHDL code for Xilinx IP integration Extensive experience with video I/O standards and interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort, DSI‑2, GMSL, GigE) and customization of vendor/IP cores Deep experience with video/audio pipelines, including real‑time 4K signal processing and digital audio streams Proficiency in high‑speed digital design methods and best practices (multiple clock domains, AXI streaming and memory‑mapped IP interfaces, clock crossings) Familiarity with FPGA and processor system co‑design; Zynq platform experience strongly desired Ability to work in a collaborative, fast‑paced, hardware/software integrated environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with video compression/decompression and/or audio resampling/manipulation techniques Understanding of Linux environments, including scripting for FPGA development tools Exposure to DevOps practices in software/firmware CI/CD pipelines Strong cross‑disciplinary collaboration skills and comfort with wearing multiple hats Benefits Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (company paid) Dental and vision coverage Health Savings Account option with company contribution, if eligible Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance Company paid Long Term Disability coverage Voluntary Short Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance Employee Assistance and Wellness Support resources Virtual care access Benefit Resource Center support Paid time off and paid holidays Benefit eligibility and coverage are based on employment status, plan documents, and company policy. Official plan documents govern all benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heads Up Technologies