About this opportunity
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation lists this Senior FPGA / Logic Design Engineer opportunity in duluth, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary Follow established DO-254 processes to develop firmware designs while effectively working in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities span the full life‑cycle, including analysis, development and review of PLD requirements, design, code and low‑level test procedures; hardware integration testing, and investigating problem reports. This is a senior‑level position, requiring minimal direction on work assignments, and no direct supervision.
Independently estimate and complete work assignments in a timely manner.
Follow established PLD development processes and procedures.
For small to large/system level firmware changes: Develop and review firmware requirements
Develop and review firmware design data
Develop, test, debug and review source code
Integrate firmware with existing systems
Develop and execute simulation analysis
Develop and execute physical bench test in the lab
Work effectively with others in a collaborative team environment.
Investigate complex problem reports.
Provide input to, and review product and/or system requirements.
May recommend improvements to firmware development processes and company products.
May support ROM estimates for business proposals.
May act as mentor to other engineers on firmware engineering or company products.
Some travel may be required.
Competency – To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Minimum Qualifications
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s or advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, and experience with firmware development that is commensurate with the skills listed below.
Seven or more years of experience in hardware engineering.
Job Skills
Proficient in VHDL and/or Verilog.
Ability to apply advanced understanding of digital logic design and verification concepts to the development of FPGAs.
Ability to apply working knowledge of best practices for the full firmware development life‑cycle.
Advanced ability to logically and systematically troubleshoot a problem.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Computer Skills
Proficient with personal computers and computer operating systems.
Proficient with FPGA development environments, programming and debugging tools.
Ability to apply understanding of version control systems.
Language Skills
Ability to write professional correspondence and effectively communicate information to other employees in English.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply understanding of mathematics related to the design and development of digital electronics (Boolean algebra, DeMorgan’s theorem, Karnaugh maps, etc.).
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to assimilate information from diverse sources to form a complete situational picture and develop a plan of action to accomplish a task.
Ability to use process of elimination when diagnosing problems.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit, and participate in meetings in various physical meeting spaces throughout the facility. Additionally, the individual is required to use hands and fingers, and may be required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to speak clearly, hear and see. Required vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Some travel may be required.
What We Offer
Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full‑time employee at Universal Avionics.
Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low‑deductible PPO)
Preventive care covered at 100%
Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
9/80 work schedule option – every other Friday off
Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
Gym reimbursement
Wellness programs: One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
Travel assistance and employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support: Up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix
Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate
Includes mental health, financial, legal, work‑life, medical navigation, and life coaching support
And more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
duluth, GA, 30155, US
Who can apply
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