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FPGA & Embedded SW Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Altera · Hazlet · On-site

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About the role

Altera is seeking an FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer to support the Aerospace & Defense organization. This role focuses on developing FPGA designs along with embedded software, partnering closely with defense and government customers to design, develop, and deploy FPGA-based systems for mission-critical applications. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the Altera Hazlet, New Jersey office.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in FPGA design, development, or system integration
  • RTL experience
  • Experience with FPGA design, FPGA to board interface, and hardware bring-up/debug
  • Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and integration into larger platforms
  • Knowledge of high-speed digital design and interfaces (e.g., DDR, PCIe, Ethernet)
More about this role

Altera is an independent company delivering programmable solutions that power high-performance and mission-critical applications. Our FPGA technologies are widely deployed across aerospace, defense, and government systems where performance, reliability, and security are essential.

Altera is seeking an FPGA & Embedded Software Engineer to support the Aerospace & Defense organization. This role focuses on developing FPGA designs along with embedded software, partnering closely with defense and government customers to design, develop, and deploy FPGA-based systems for mission-critical applications.

Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the Altera Hazlet, New Jersey office.

Design, develop, and validate FPGA & Software solutions for Aerospace & Defense customer projects and reference platforms

Collaborate directly with aerospace & defense customers to translate system requirements into FPGA & SW architectures

Develop RTL-level design, including Verilog, VHDL, and test benches

Develop embedded software (C++, Python) and Matlab code to control and monitor the FPGA

Lead FPGA bring-up, debug, and validation in lab and customer environments

Partner with FPGA, software,...

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