Senior FPGA Engineer / Project Lead

1w1 week ago

Sopra Steria

East Hartford, US · Full-time · $150,000 – $200,000

About this role

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States. You will be involved in DO-254 Complex Electronic Hardware projects responsible for technical leadership across real-time embedded and safety-critical FPGA design, development, and testing. The role can be onsite, hybrid (CT), or fully remote.

Drive issue resolution by providing technical expertise and ensuring timely follow-through while mentoring less experienced team members on best practices, communication, and project discipline. Coordinate FPGA development activities, build project plans, estimate workload, allocate tasks, and track progress. Design, implement, and verify FPGA/CPLD hardware in compliance with DO-254, including HDL code development in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and simulation environments.

Our team operates primarily remotely, with employees based across multiple U.S. states, offering flexibility while staying closely connected. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment. Preference for candidates located in Platteville WI or Hartford CT areas, with ability to travel approximately six weeks per year if needed.

Joining offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and active involvement in the company’s growth. Foster skill development through training and professional opportunities. Manage risks, issues, and ensure alignment with schedule, quality, and compliance objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field
3 to 8 years of experience in FPGA design and development, including VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog
Experience with FPGA tools and embedded systems; C programming experience is a plus
U.S. citizenship required; dual citizenship must be disclosed
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with internal teams
Ability to work independently, lead work packages, and coordinate technical teams
Preference for candidates located in either the Platteville WI or Hartford CT areas; otherwise, must be able to travel approximately six weeks per year

Responsibilities

Drive issue resolution by providing technical expertise and ensuring timely follow-through
Mentor less experienced team members, providing guidance on best practices, communication, and project discipline
Assist in defining project-level scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with business goals
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk assessments
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams
Coordinate FPGA development activities, build project plans, estimate workload, allocate tasks, and track progress
Design, implement, and verify FPGA/CPLD hardware in compliance with DO-254
Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation environments, and verification tests, including HIL