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Senior Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Designer
Professional.me · Gauteng
Job description
About the role
We are looking for a senior engineer to lead the development and testing of complex FPGA projects using VHDL/Verilog. The role involves designing hardware architectures, implementing digital signal processing algorithms, and delivering software‑defined radio solutions for advanced RF applications.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and test complex VHDL/Verilog projects on FPGA platforms.
- Participate in hardware architecture design and early trade‑off studies.
- Develop and verify DSP algorithms using Python or MATLAB.
- Design, simulate, code and verify SDR projects in FPGAs and DSPs, including JESD204B/C, 10G/100G Ethernet, FFT, DDC/DUC, filtering and signal generators.
- Perform timing and area optimizations of FPGA designs.
- Assist in hardware bring‑up, troubleshooting and integration.
- Operate RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
- Create automated test suites for software‑defined radio devices.
Required profile
- B.Sc. or higher in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 10+ years of hands‑on experience with FPGA design and verification.
- Proven track record in VHDL or Verilog programming.
- Strong communication skills in English (upper‑intermediate).
- Passion for electronics, willingness to learn new challenges and ability to work under pressure.
Required skills
- VHDL
- Verilog
- Xilinx Vivado
- Altera/Intel Quartus
- ModelSim
- Linux (user)
- Bash scripting
- TCL scripting
- Python
- MATLAB
- FPGA design and timing/area optimization
- Digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms
- JESD204B/C interfaces
- 10G/100G Ethernet
- FFT, DDC/DUC, filtering
- RF test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
What we offer
- Salary approximately $10,500 per month (paid in AED).
- Full relocation support to Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Collaborative culture with state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
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