Position:

Digital Engineer Location:

Rolling Meadows, IL Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and modernization of advanced digital electronic systems. This role involves full lifecycle product development, including system requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, verification, production support, and field deployment. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in FPGA-based digital design, DSP implementation, high-speed digital systems, and PCB-level hardware development. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex embedded electronic systems, advanced signal processing applications, laboratory test equipment, and next-generation digital hardware solutions utilizing cutting-edge FPGA technologies. Must-Have Skills

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• PCB Design & Layout
• Xilinx FPGA Development
• Xilinx Vivado Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate digital electronic hardware, subsystems, and circuit card assemblies.
• Convert system-level performance and operational requirements into detailed hardware, firmware, and test specifications.
• Design FPGA-based solutions using modern device families and development tools.
• Perform hardware design activities including schematic capture, simulation, integration, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement real-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms on FPGA platforms.
• Support high-speed digital interfaces, embedded processing architectures, data communications, and processor interfaces.
• Conduct design verification, testbench development, timing analysis, synthesis, implementation, and hardware validation.
• Analyze system performance, conduct experimental testing, and evaluate results to ensure design objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout product development and deployment.
• Participate in design reviews, technical documentation, configuration management, and revision control processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across project teams. Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in digital electronics design, or 7 years of experience with a Master's degree in a related technical field.
• Extensive experience in digital hardware design including schematic capture, simulation, integration, testing, and validation.
• Strong experience with FPGA development using VHDL and/or Verilog .
• Experience using: Xilinx Vivado, Synopsys Synplify Pro, Mentor Graphics QuestaSim
• Strong understanding of: FPGA synthesis and implementation, Static timing analysis and timing closure, Testbench creation and verification methodologies, FPGA image generation and deployment
• Experience implementing real-time DSP algorithms within FPGA architectures.
• Knowledge of advanced digital design concepts including: Pipelining, Finite State Machines (FSMs), Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), Synchronization techniques, Multi-cycle path analysis, FIFO architectures
• Experience with PCB design, debugging, and hardware integration.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and revision control systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of digital electronics design experience.
• Experience with MATLAB-based algorithm modeling and bit-accurate test vector generation.
• Knowledge of RF signal processing and advanced digital communication systems.
• Experience developing embedded processing and high-speed interface solutions.
• Background in aerospace, defense, avionics, communications, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.