Senior FPGA / Logic Design Engineer in Duluth, Georgia at Universal Avionics

Senior FPGA / Logic Design Engineer

📍 Duluth, GA (Onsite) | Aerospace & Avionics
🕘 9/80 Schedule Available – Every Other Friday Off

FPGA Engineers - Want to Help Shape the Future of Flight?

At Universal Avionics, we develop advanced avionics, enhanced vision systems, and intelligent cockpit technologies that improve aviation safety and situational awareness worldwide. For over 40 years, Universal Avionics has been a trusted innovator in aerospace technology, supporting commercial airlines, business aviation, cargo operations, and special mission aircraft around the globe.

We are looking for a Senior FPGA / Logic Design Engineer to join our engineering team and help develop next-generation airborne systems operating in safety-critical environments.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and debug FPGA/firmware solutions for advanced avionics systems

• Develop PLD requirements, architectures, and detailed design data

• Perform simulation, verification, hardware integration, and lab testing

• Troubleshoot complex hardware and firmware issues

• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, systems, and certification teams

• Support full lifecycle FPGA development in accordance with DO-254 processes

• Contribute to innovative aerospace technologies with real-world operational impact

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of FPGA / digital logic design experience

• Strong VHDL and/or Verilog experience

• Experience with FPGA simulation, debugging, and verification tools

• Strong understanding of digital design and FPGA architecture

• Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues

• Aerospace, avionics, defense, or safety-critical experience highly preferred

• DO-254 experience is a strong plus

Why Engineers Love Working Here

• Work on advanced avionics technology that impacts flight safety worldwide

• Solve complex FPGA and system-level engineering challenges

• Collaborate with experienced engineers in a strong technical culture

• Gain exposure to innovative, high-impact aerospace projects with strong growth opportunities

Benefits & Perks

Benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with immediate safe harbor match

• 9/80 work schedule option

• Every other Friday off

• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness and employee assistance programs

• And more

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Duluth, Georgia due to the hands-on nature of hardware integration and lab collaboration.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

If you're passionate about FPGA development, aerospace innovation, and solving complex engineering challenges - we’d love to connect.

Learn more:
UniversalAvionics.com

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