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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.

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