FPGA Design Engineer
Anello Photonics · Anello Photonics is a technology company developing a silicon photonic optical gyroscope to navigate autonomous applications.
Santa Clara, CA11-50 employeesPosted 14 days ago
Series B · $25Mraised 6 months agoled by Lockheed Martin, Mana Ventures, National Science Foundation
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<p><strong>Title: FPGA Design Engineer Reports to: VP of Navigation</strong></p>
<p><strong>ABOUT ANELLO PHOTONICS:</strong></p>
<p>ANELLO Photonics <a href="http://www.anellophotonics.com">http://www.anellophotonics.com</a> is a leading-edge technology company based in Santa Clara, CA. The company has developed integrated photonic system-on-chip and AI technology for next generation navigation. At the core is ANELLO's SIPHOG™ gyroscope, based on its patented photonic integrated circuit technology. The result is a product that is higher performance, much smaller size and weight and power, at a fraction of the cost of traditional gyros used in industrial, aerospace and military applications (SWAP-C). Our products enable reliable and accurate navigation and positioning for manned and autonomous applications, including in GPS-Denied environments. Anello is currently shipping product to a growing list of customers in the Construction, Farming, Trucking, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles, and National Security segments. </p>
<p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY:</strong></p>
<p>ANELLO is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to work on a small team FPGA-based hardware development for advanced electronic products and embedded systems. This is a greenfield project working on our next generation product. This role requires strong expertise in FPGA architecture, RTL design, hardware validation, and implementation skills.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate has a strong background to support FPGA and hardware designs from concept through production, working closely with electrical, firmware, software, manufacturing, and test teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable products.</p>
<p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>FPGA Design & Development</em></strong></p>
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<li>Design, implement, simulate, and debug FPGA solutions using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.</li>
<li>Develop high-performance digital architectures including data acquisition, signal processing, communication interfaces, and embedded control systems.</li>
<li>Integrate and optimize vendor and third-party IP, perform timing closure, resource utilization, and power optimization.</li>
<li>Support FPGA bring-up, hardware debugging, and system integration using standard lab instrumentation.</li>
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<p><strong><em>Verification & Validation</em></strong></p>
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<li>Develop simulation environments and verification methodologies for FPGA validation.</li>
<li>Perform functional verification, hardware testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.</li>
<li>Create automated test procedures, validation plans, and supporting documentation.</li>
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<p><strong><em>Cross-Functional Collaboration</em></strong></p>
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<li>Work closely with fw, sw, systems, mechanical, mfg, and test engi teams throughout the PLC.</li>
<li>Develop technical documentation incl requirement/specs, test procedures, and design reports.</li>
<li>Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, field issue investigations, and continuous product improvement efforts.</li>
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<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p>
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<li>BSEE or MSEE, CE or related field;</li>
<li>3+ yrs of FPGA and embedded hardware development. Simulation, verification, HW debugging</li>
<li>Proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.</li>
<li>Experience w/FPGA platforms and toolchains ie. AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, or Microchip</li>
<li>Experience with FPGA simulation, verification, and hardware debugging.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of digital electronics, high-speed interfaces, embedded systems, and electronic product development.</li>
<li>Experience supporting products from prototype through production. </li>
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<p><strong>Nice to have’s</strong></p>
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<li>Experience with DDR memory, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, DSP, or real-time signal processing applications.</li>
<li>Experience with embedded processors and SoC FPGA platforms.</li>
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<p><strong>Additional Attributes</strong></p>
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<li>Hands-on engineer with strong FPGA, hardware, and system-level problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.</li>
<li>Ability to balance technical execution with product goals, schedules, and business priorities.</li>
<li>Strong communication, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.</li>
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<p><strong>OTHER: </strong>Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. (U.S. citizenship or Perm Residence) </p>
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