Lead FPGA/Electronics Design Engineer

Aleron
United States, Massachusetts, North Billerica
Oct 02, 2025
Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Lead FPGA/Electronics Design Engineer to join our client on a Full Time Direct Hire opportunity located in Billerica MA Job Summary As a member of the Electrical and FPGA Development team, this role is responsible for designing, testing, and integrating complex electronic systems for next-generation thermal imaging products. Primary responsibilities include leading projects, developing design concepts, performing schematic capture, identifying critical PCB components, and supporting product transfer to production. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Derive requirements for electronic design tasks from system specifications and customer input. Perform hardware/software system design trade-offs. Design digital electronics, including FPGAs, digital video systems, microprocessors, and DAC/ADC circuits. Create FPGA designs from block diagrams to HDL coding (Verilog/VHDL). Collaborate with system, software, mechanical, and PCB layout engineers to refine requirements and interfaces. Define schedules with project managers and coordinate with manufacturing on test and assembly processes. Conduct design verification: develop test plans, run/debug tests, and document results. Generate schematics, layouts, BOMs, and design rules; work with PCB designers to deliver circuit card assemblies. Prepare and present technical design reviews; participate in peer reviews. Specify components and work with vendors/purchasing. Maintain design documentation throughout the product lifecycle. Support integration, debugging, and production transfer. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: US Citizen BSEE or related engineering/science degree. 10 years minimum experience of directly related electronics design experience Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Proficiency with FPGA tools (Xilinx/AMD, Lattice). Skilled in schematic/PCB layout tools (Siemens PADS, Altium Designer preferred). Proficiency with block diagram tools (Visio, AutoCAD). Knowledge of electronic sensors, controls, and system interfaces/protocols (I2C, CAN, RS232/422, Aurora, AXI). Experience managing outside design houses. Cable design experience. Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and lab equipment. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply