Emerson · 12 hours ago
Systems Design Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEmerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, seeking a highly skilled Digital Engineer with expertise in FPGA design and development to join their Semiconductor Validation and Electronic Solutions team. The role involves architecting, implementing, verifying, and optimizing digital logic solutions for complex embedded systems, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
IndustrialElectronicsSoftwareManufacturingInternet of ThingsIndustrial AutomationLighting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as technical lead for digital-based projects, architecting new solutions and troubleshooting legacy systems
Collaborate closely with software teams to integrate and enable digital capability into applications
Consult with adjacent teams for digital, FPGA, and protocol issues
Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based digital logic using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
Perform simulation, verification, and debugging of FPGA designs
Develop and maintain HDL code, timing constraints, and related documentation
Integrate FPGA logic with embedded processors, sensors, and communication interfaces
Execute hardware bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment
Optimize FPGA resource utilization, timing closure, and performance
Collaborate with business leaders and internal engineering teams to define requirements and deliver fully integrated solutions
Mentor and develop junior engineers
Support hardware/software integration, system-level testing, and debugging
Maintain version control, CI/CD workflows, and design reviews as part of the development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in FPGA development for embedded or digital systems
Familiarity with VHDL and/or SystemVerilog
Familiarity with software interfacing
Experience with FPGA development tools
Familiarity with protocols such as SPI, I²C, LVDS, etc
Strong understanding and hands‑on experience with digital logic design, high‑speed interfaces, and timing closure
Experience deriving requirements from widely varying problem statements
Ability to use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators
Strong documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Preferred
5+ years of experience in FPGA development for embedded or digital systems
LabVIEW FPGA experience (NI CompactRIO, FlexRIO, or similar)
Solid scripting skills in Python or LabVIEW, or similar for automation and tooling
Programming experience in C# or Python
RF domain and standards experience
Knowledge of DSP algorithms or high-speed digital signal processing in FPGA
Hands-on experience with simulation and verification tools
Experience with simulation-based verification methodologies (UVM, constrained‑random testing)
Background in system architecture or mixed hardware/software development
Benefits
Medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave
Company
Emerson
Emerson is an technology & engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and residential markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Lal Karsanbhai
President and Chief Executive Officer
Vidya Ramnath
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-11-11
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