C&S Group · 1 week ago
Senior FPGA Engineer & Project Lead - DO-254
East Hartford, CT, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCS Group USA is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry. The role involves providing technical leadership on DO-254 Complex Electronic Hardware projects, including FPGA design, development, and testing, while mentoring team members and coordinating project activities.
Management Consulting
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
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
Benefits
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
6 paid holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
Spouse / Child Optional Life
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Company
C&S Group
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase