FPGA Design Engineer

Founded in 2014, Aethera Technologies Limited is an innovative electronic engineering company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Specializing in High-Power Radio Frequency systems, Aethera's expert team combines deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to deliver advanced engineering solutions to clients worldwide. By providing cutting-edge technology and tailored systems, Aethera empowers its customers to achieve market leadership and drive success in their respective industries.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is pleased to partner with Aethera in search of a motivated FPGA Design Engineer to join their growing team in Halifax.

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will contribute to the development of leading-edge technology. You will work independently and collaborate closely with Aethera's custom equipment and system design teams on all aspects of FPGA and HDL design, from concept and implementation through testing, maintenance, and documentation. Following industry best practices, you will also partner with the embedded software team to develop the HDL components of firmware for Aethera's hardware platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing FPGA solutions end-to-end, including development, integration, and support, following current HDL standards.
• Performing timing analysis and optimization of FPGA designs for performance and reliability.
• Developing HDL for control and signal processing tailored to custom applications.
• Creating and maintaining design documentation for FPGA and overall embedded system designs.
• Conducting system testing and verification, including preparation of test documentation.
• Planning work, estimating effort, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Assisting with troubleshooting issues at both board and system levels.

Your Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you are a graduate from a recognized program providing the required foundation in FPGA design and embedded systems. You are proficient in Verilog or VHDL and have experience with embedded controllers and firmware design. You must be eligible to meet the requirements for industrial security and the Controlled Goods Program.

Your qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Graduate-level specialization in HDL is considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in relevant roles.
• Hands-on experience with HDL and FPGA design at both block and system levels.
• Proficiency in Verilog (preferred) or VHDL.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Octave is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics accurately.
• Experience with AMD Vivado Design Suite is an advantage.
• Background in implementing digital signal processing algorithms in HDL.

Why Join Aethera?

People and Culture: Aethera employs great people and celebrates diversity. They foster a collaborative environment where teamwork and open communication thrive, and value creativity, passion, and continuous learning.

Commitment: The team supports forward-thinking solutions built on hard work and innovation, listens with an open mind and encourages new ideas, and prioritizes the development and well-being of people like you.

Your Growth: You will grow alongside Aethera and together you will expand into new markets, take ownership of innovative and exciting projects, and work directly with clients to implement game-changing technology. To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at and or Rick Neima, Consultant at and , or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Thomas or Rick know.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person