Advanced Engineer FPGA Design and Verification

Plano, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100000 - 120000

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the worlds most advanced software-based 5G platform designed coded and manufactured in Syracuse NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMAs technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers the most iconic stadiums major universities leading healthcare centers the busiest transit centers and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industrys fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

The Advanced FPGA Engineer will play a key role in the design implementation and optimization of FPGA-based solutions for JMA projects. Contribute to the development of innovative products collaborate with cross-functional teams including HW design QA and Operations and lead FPGA design efforts from conception to position will work onsite in Plano TX.

Responsibilities

FPGA Design and Development:
Design FPGA-based systems to meet project requirements.
Implement and optimize FPGA designs for performance power and area efficiency.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.
Verification and Testing:
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the reliability and functionality of FPGA designs.
Debug and troubleshoot FPGA designs identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Documentation:
Generate clear and comprehensive documentation for FPGA designs including specifications test plans and user guides.
Maintain version-controlled design documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
Team Leadership:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions.
Research and Innovation:
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in FPGA design.
Explore and recommend new tools methodologies and techniques to enhance FPGA development processes.
Project Management:
Contribute to project planning for FPGA development activities.

Qualifications

Experience:
Minimum of Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in FPGA design and development.
Experience in the FPGA based 5G Wireless systems and/or ORAN Fronthaul technology will represent a plus.
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex FPGA projects from concept to production.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles.
Expertise of RTL optimized design technique in digital and DSP domain with Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.
Expertise in module and top level testbench development using Cocotb-Python verification framework.
Proficient in using FPGA design-verification tools from vendors such as Xilinx/AMD or Altera/Intel simulator Questasim.
Knowledge of FPGAs synthesis place-n-route process and optimization for timing closure techniques.
Familiar with FPGA interfaces 10/25/100GbEth ADC/DAC uART SPI I2C DDR4 JESD204B PCIe.
Lab troubleshooting skills - mastering the lab set up equipment and leveraging FPGAs chipscope (or signaltap) debug tool.
Knowledge of at least one between bash and Python scripting language.
Proficiency with C programming language.
Skills that are not mandatory but that will be considered a plus:
Proficiency with Linux systems both as development environments and as FGPA embedded OS. This is a very strong plus.
Other languages considered a plus are tcl Makefile.
Familiarity with bitbucket Jira-based workflow is a plus.
Familiarity with Jenkins framework and groovy language is a plus.
Knowledge of FPGA security embedded systems including ORAN Fronthauls vulnerability security WG11 secure boot and MACsec.
Wireless Communication:
Some familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g. LTE 5G) and their FPGA implementation.
Some knowledge of RF systems and signal processing challenges in wireless communication.
Communication:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in FPGA designs.
Adaptability:
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

$100000 - $120000 a year

The US national annual base salary for this role is $100000-$120000. The range includes the base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to the of scope and complexity of the role the successful candidates relevant experience skills and knowledge peer and market data and geographic location.

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At JMA our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether youre looking for employee discounts financial legal and/or childcare resources and support we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA we dont just accept differences we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

5G is more than another G on your phone it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industrys fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

Responsibilities

FPGA Design and Development:
Design FPGA-based systems to meet project requirements.
Implement and optimize FPGA designs for performance power and area efficiency.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.
Verification and Testing:
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the reliability and functionality of FPGA designs.
Debug and troubleshoot FPGA designs identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Documentation:
Generate clear and comprehensive documentation for FPGA designs including specifications test plans and user guides.
Maintain version-controlled design documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
Team Leadership:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions.
Research and Innovation:
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in FPGA design.
Explore and recommend new tools methodologies and techniques to enhance FPGA development processes.
Project Management:
Contribute to project planning for FPGA development activities.

Qualifications

Experience:
Minimum of Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in FPGA design and development.
Experience in the FPGA based 5G Wireless systems and/or ORAN Fronthaul technology will represent a plus.
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex FPGA projects from concept to production.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles.
Expertise of RTL optimized design technique in digital and DSP domain with Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.
Expertise in module and top level testbench development using Cocotb-Python verification framework.
Proficient in using FPGA design-verification tools from vendors such as Xilinx/AMD or Altera/Intel simulator Questasim.
Knowledge of FPGAs synthesis place-n-route process and optimization for timing closure techniques.
Familiar with FPGA interfaces 10/25/100GbEth ADC/DAC uART SPI I2C DDR4 JESD204B PCIe.
Lab troubleshooting skills - mastering the lab set up equipment and leveraging FPGAs chipscope (or signaltap) debug tool.
Knowledge of at least one between bash and Python scripting language.
Proficiency with C programming language.
Skills that are not mandatory but that will be considered a plus:
Proficiency with Linux systems both as development environments and as FGPA embedded OS. This is a very strong plus.
Other languages considered a plus are tcl Makefile.
Familiarity with bitbucket Jira-based workflow is a plus.
Familiarity with Jenkins framework and groovy language is a plus.
Knowledge of FPGA security embedded systems including ORAN Fronthauls vulnerability security WG11 secure boot and MACsec.
Wireless Communication:
Some familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g. LTE 5G) and their FPGA implementation.
Some knowledge of RF systems and signal processing challenges in wireless communication.
Communication:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in FPGA designs.
Adaptability:
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

$100000 - $120000 a year

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