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FPGA Firmware Consultant

Perfict Global, Inc.

Concord, CA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Maintenance, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, FPGA, Graphic Design, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Hardware-Software Integration, I2C, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling), Laboratory Equipment, Logic Analyzer, Manufacturing, Microcontroller, Network Systems, On Site Support, Oscilloscope, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Production Systems, Prototyping, Radiography, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Schematic Capture, Schematics, Security Infrastructure, Signal Integrity, Software Administration, Supply Chain, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Timing Verification, VHDL Hardware Description Language
LOCATION
Concord, CA
POSTED
16 days ago
Job Title : FPGA Firmware Consultant
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Remote
Position Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled FPGA Firmware Consultant to contribute to the development of advanced aviation security and imaging systems, including X-ray and CT technologies. This role requires deep expertise in FPGA development, high-speed digital hardware, embedded systems, and data acquisition solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative engineering environment and have experience supporting products from concept through production.
Core Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and enhance next-generation aviation security and imaging platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and field service organizations
• Create and maintain detailed hardware designs, schematics, PCB layouts, and system-level documentation
• Support hardware/software integration and ensure seamless interaction between embedded components and networking systems
• Develop technical specifications, design recommendations, and implementation strategies for new and existing products
• Perform board bring-up, hardware validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
• Participate in prototype development, testing, and transition to production environments
• Assist in performance optimization, reliability improvements, and issue resolution for deployed systems
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience designing and developing high-performance digital hardware systems
• Strong FPGA development experience using VHDL
• Hands-on expertise with high-speed digital design, embedded hardware, and data acquisition systems
• Deep understanding of clock domain crossing (CDC), timing closure, asynchronous data handling, and signal integrity concepts
• Experience with PCB design, schematic capture, high-speed routing, and board-level debugging
• Knowledge of interfaces and communication standards including LVDS, Channel Link, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
• Experience integrating third-party IP cores into FPGA architectures
• Familiarity with MCU-based system design and embedded integration
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within fast-paced, cross-functional engineering teams

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Perfict Global, Inc.