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Sopra Steria · 1 day ago

Senior FPGA Engineer & Project Lead – DO-254

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

CS Group USA is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry. The role involves technical leadership in DO-254 Complex Electronic Hardware projects, focusing on real-time embedded and safety-critical FPGA design, development, and testing.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 and stakeholder expectations

Assist in 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

Perform requirements analysis, detailed design, root cause investigation, and implement corrective actions

Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation environments, and verification tests, including HIL

Use FPGA tools for synthesis, simulation, and integration

Generate and drive testing strategies through verification teams

Manage risks, issues, and ensure alignment with schedule, quality, and compliance objectives

Qualification

FPGA designVHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilogDO-254 complianceFPGA toolsEmbedded systemsC programmingDO-178C experiencePCB/CBA experienceSoC architecturesAnalytical skillsTeam coordinationEVM understandingAgile methodologiesProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsIndependent work

Required

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

Preferred

Experience with DO-178C software is a plus

Experience working directly with PCBs/CBAs is a plus

Familiarity with System on Chip (SoC) architectures is a plus

Understanding of both Earned Value Management (EVM) and Agile methodologies is a plus

Preference for candidates located in either the Platteville WI or Hartford CT areas; otherwise, must be able to travel approximately six weeks per year