FPGA Engineer
Summary
On-site FPGA engineer in Exton, PA developing safety-critical avionics hardware for commercial, military, and business aviation. Day-to-day work involves Xilinx FPGA design using Vivado, RTL in Verilog/VHDL, verification (simulation, synthesis, timing analysis), lab bring-up, and DO-254 certification documentation.
Innovative Aerosystems (IA) seeks an engaged, curious, and skilled FPGA Development Engineer to join our engineering team and support the development of safety-critical avionics hardware.
- Competitive salary
- Superior benefits package
- On-site in Exton, PA
Who We Are
Innovative Aerosystems (IA) transforms leading-edge technologies into sophisticated, cost-effective solutions for the Commercial Air Transport, Military, and Business Aviation markets. Our products enhance situational awareness, reduce pilot workload, and improve overall flight safety.
Our offerings include Flat Panel Display Systems, Flight Information Computers, Autothrottles, Engine and Fuel Instrumentation, ThrustSense® Autothrottle, and RVSM air data solutions. With over 30 years of experience in certified avionics development, IA is committed to delivering the highest quality, safety-critical avionics systems.
What You Will Do
- Develop FPGA-based hardware solutions for safety-critical avionics products in accordance with DO-254 design assurance guidelines
- Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic primarily targeting Xilinx FPGAs using Vivado
- Develop RTL using Verilog and/or VHDL
- Perform FPGA verification, including simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and hardware validation
- Collaborate in circuit board bring-up, lab testing, and system-level debugging
- Provide hardware design support throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and requirements development through certification and production
- Work closely with Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, PCB Design, and Manufacturing teams
- Contribute to internal design documentation, requirements traceability, and certification artifacts
