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Everforth
Senior FPGA Layout Engineer
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What they do
A PCB Layout and Design Engineer designs and develops layout for printed circuit boards (PCB) used in electronics and communications systems. Develops the applications and hardware used in PCB manufacturing.
$142,813 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Pleasanton, CA Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $124,800 - $249,600 Job Description Job #: 3043768 Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Sr. FPGA Layout Engineer with a Defense and Space client. Project Details /
Mission Supported:
- Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior FPGA Layout Engineer to support the development of advanced secure computing products, processor boards, and integrated box-level solutions for aerospace and defense applications.
- This role is ideal for a seasoned hardware professional who can independently drive complex PCB layout activities with minimal oversight and quickly contribute to critical development programs.
- The successful candidate will work on sophisticated FPGA- and processor-based hardware designs, collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver high-performance, mission-critical systems supporting both Boeing and external aerospace and defense customers. Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:
- 5+ years of experience in PCB layout and hardware design engineering.
- Demonstrated experience designing and laying out complex FPGA-based and processor-based circuit boards.
- Strong background in high-speed digital design.
- Experience supporting designs utilizing: o Intel FPGAs o Xilinx FPGAs o Modern processors and computing architectures
- Expertise with DDR memory technologies and associated layout requirements.
- Working knowledge of: o Signal Integrity (SI) analysis o Power Integrity (PI) considerations o Power distribution network design
- Experience conducting and supporting board-level design reviews.
- Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up and technical oversight.