Principal FPGA Engineer

Principal FPGA Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site, Minnesota


The Opportunit
yA growing medical device company is seeking a hands-on Principal FPGA Engineer to lead the development of FPGA-based firmware and embedded software for an innovative therapeutic platform
.This is an individual contributor role within a small, multidisciplinary product development team. The engineer will contribute throughout the full development lifecycle, including system architecture, requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation, design verification, and production release

.
Key Responsibiliti
esLead the architecture, design, and development of FPGA firmware and embedded software for regulated medical devic
esDevelop and maintain code using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVeril
ogTranslate user and system needs into technical requirements and design specificatio
nsImplement signal-processing algorithms, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and control functionali
tyDevelop prototypes and proof-of-concept systems using FPGAs and system-on-module platfor
msOptimize code and algorithms based on hardware, performance, and system constrain
tsCreate design documentation, test protocols, verification reports, release notes, and risk-management documentati
onPerform laboratory testing, system integration, debugging, verification, and validati
onSupport design controls and software development processes in accordance with applicable medical device standar
dsCollaborate with software, electrical, systems, clinical, quality, and product tea
msSupport firmware updates, product enhancements, compliance testing, and production release activiti
esContribute to development tools, procedures, work instructions, and technical best practic
esManage development activities within an Agile environme
ntTravel occasionally, up to approximately 1

5%
Qualificati
onsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fi
eld4+ years of experience developing firmware or software for medical devices or other highly regulated produ
ctsStrong experience with FPGA architecture, development, testing, and implementat
ionProficiency with VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVeri
logExperience developing embedded systems that interact directly with hardw
areExperience supporting medical devices through design controls, verification, validation, and product rele
aseFamiliarity with IEC 62304, IEC 60601, FDA Quality System requirements, and international medical device regulati
onsUnderstanding of software risk management, cybersecurity, version control, code reviews, static analysis, unit testing, and system test
ingExperience with signal processing, algorithm implementation, or hardware-based optimizat
ionStrong technical documentation, problem-solving, communication, and organizational ski
llsAbility to operate independently while collaborating effectively within a small, fast-moving t

eam
Preferred Experi
enceMaster’s degree in a relevant engineering discip
lineSoftware or hardware development tool valida
tionSystem-on-module develop
mentMobile application or user-interface develop
mentExperience working within an early-stage or entrepreneurial medical device environ

ment
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