Advanced ASIC / FPGA Embedded Engineer Job at Acara Solutions, Middletown, RI

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  • Acara Solutions
  • Middletown, RI

Job Description


Advanced ASIC / FPGA Embedded Engineer
Location: Middletown, RI
Type: Contract-to-Direct Hire
Company: ACARA Solutions (on behalf of our client)

FPGA and Embedded Systems Experience

  • Led FPGA bring-up and board-level integration for custom digital systems, ensuring proper pin mapping, clock domain crossing, and signal integrity for high-reliability environments.

  • Proficient in writing synthesizable VHDL and Verilog for FPGA designs, with emphasis on timing closure, functional simulation, and formal verification using tools such as ModelSim, Vivado, or Quartus.

  • Developed microcontroller firmware in C/C++ , interfacing directly with hardware peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, ADC/DAC) and implementing real-time logic for mission-critical applications.

  • Hands-on experience with lab-based debugging and validation , including use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit emulators for troubleshooting digital and analog hardware.

  • Supported FPGA system integration and testing , including developing custom testbenches, scripting test automation, and writing embedded code for test fixtures and diagnostics.

  • Participated in the full engineering lifecycle : requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, verification, documentation, and production support.

  • Familiar with voltage regulation, memory interfaces, and mixed-signal hardware in embedded system designs.

  • Worked in cross-functional teams for defense-grade and acoustic systems , contributing to successful delivery of rugged, underwater electronics and secure embedded solutions.

Job Requirements

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics. 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, and design, implementation and test phases
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with writing technical documentation for embedded systems.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in FPGA design in VHDL, verification and timing closure.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing microcontroller firmware in C or C++.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in digital circuit design.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with Linux and embedded operating systems.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with memory technologies, voltage regulation devices, ADCs, DACs, and common low-level communication interfaces.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with common lab equipment such as o-scopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and soldering.

Preferred Skills:

  • OrCAD Capture, Quartus, LabWindows/CVI, Git.
  • Soft-core processors (Nios and/or MicroBlaze).
  • ARM-based microcontrollers.
  • National Instruments data acquisition systems.

Additional Information:

  • Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
  • Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work,

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