FPGA Engineer (Junior Electrical Engineer) - Massachusetts

Our client, a leading provider of AI-based security detection solutions designed to protect high-volume foot traffic locations like airports, is seeking a motivated FPGA Engineer with a moderate level of experience. In this role, you will assist in designing and testing digital circuits, and help create custom hardware solutions that are critical for industries requiring high-performance computing. This position is ideal for someone with a foundational understanding of electrical engineering who is eager to expand their skill set, particularly in FPGA design and RF technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of FPGA-based solutions for AI-driven security detection systems.
• Create custom hardware solutions tailored to high-volume environments such as airports.
• Build and troubleshoot cable assemblies, debug power supply issues, and test custom LED boards.
• Perform testing with standard electrical equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and refine hardware for performance optimization.
• Learn and apply RF (Radio Frequency) principles and technologies to support product development.
• Use Arduinos and Python to assist in hardware testing, automation, and debugging tasks.
• Participate in circuit design, prototyping, and component selection as part of the development process.
• Assist in the documentation of designs, testing procedures, and results.

Qualifications:

• Moderate experience in FPGA design and testing or relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Familiarity with digital circuit design and development.
• Experience with creating cable assemblies, testing power supplies, and working with custom LED boards.
• Proficiency with standard electrical test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Basic knowledge or interest in learning RF technologies and principles.
• Experience with Arduinos and Python programming for hardware testing and automation is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to troubleshoot hardware and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FPGA design tools such as Vivado, Quartus, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of AI-based security systems or high-performance computing hardware.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.