FPGA Design Engineer

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer with strong expertise in Xilinx Zynq SoC/MPSoC platforms and practical experience in camera sensor interfaces and image processing pipelines. The ideal candidate will design implement and optimize FPGA-based solutions for real-time imaging applications. The candidate will play a key role in developing FPGA-based imaging systems and supporting hardware bring-up for new boards.

Key Responsibilities
FPGA & Zynq Development

Design and implement FPGA logic using Vivado IP Integrator and Vitis.
Develop RTL modules in VHDL/Verilog for Zynq PL or Xilinx FPGA.
Build and integrate custom IP cores and AXI interfaces.

Implement HW-SW co-design using ARM processors on Zynq SoCs.
Implement xDMA memory IP to realize data transfer between PS and PL.

Implement high-speed IO to realize data transfer between different FPGAs.

CMOS Sensor & Image Processing
Integrate and interface camera sensor in FPGA.

Develop and optimize real-time image processing pipelines for: Image filtering conversion scaling Frame buffering and memory management.

Implement hardware accelerators to realize high frame rate application.

PCB Bring-Up
Participate in FPGA-related PCB bring-up: power sequencing voltage validation clock bring-up.
Debug hardware issues using multimeters oscilloscopes chipscope.
Validate board-level interfaces such as DDR high-speed IOs I2C UART SPI.
Work closely with hardware engineers on schematics layout reviews and FPGA pin assignment planning.
Support signal integrity timing and high-speed routing considerations during board development.
Verification Testing & Debugging
Create simulation testbenches and verification plans.
Validate designs on Zynq evaluation boards (ZCU102 custom boards).
Perform hardware debugging using ILA oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Conduct performance tuning for timing closure throughput latency and resource utilization.
System Integration
Work with embedded developers to integrate FPGA logic with Linux or bare-metal applications.
Configure PS-PL interfaces DMA and memory controllers.
Collaborate in developing end-to-end imaging systems (sensor FPGA ARM image processing).
Documentation & Collaboration
create & maintain documentation for design specifications and development workflows

work on test plan test procedures test fixture and test report.
Participate in design reviews and cross-functional team collaboration.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors/Masters degree

5 - 8 years of experience in EE / Computer / Embedded HW or related field.
Strong experience with development of Xilinx Zynq UltraScale and FPGA.
Proficiency in FPGA design flows and Embedded system integration.
Experience with CCD sensor interfaces and image processing.
Solid knowledge of AXI xDMA frame buffers DDR and high-speed IO.

Good knowledge of digital electronics schematics and board-level design.
Strong debugging skills using ChipScope and lab equipment.
Understanding of timing analysis CDC and performance optimization.

Soft Skills
Strong self-motivation and strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
Ability to work cross-functionally with hardware and software teams.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Self-directed and able to handle multiple tasks or fast-paced development cycles.

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