FPGA Developer / FPGA Design Engineer (4G/5G Radio – Datapath / RU FPGA Design)

• Location: oTTAWA, Ontario
• Type: Contract
• Job #35196

FPGA Developer / FPGA Design Engineer (4G/5G Radio – Datapath / RU FPGA Design)

1. FPGA Design Engineer with strong Datapath-side Radio Unit (RU) FPGA development experience.
2. Hands-on DSP (Digital Signal Processing) expertise including FFT, Beamforming, and Digital Filter implementation.
3. Strong MATLAB / Simulink experience (near-mandatory requirement).
4. SystemVerilog and RTL design experience for complex FPGA-based systems.
5. Experience developing FPGA IP and architectures for 4G/5G Radio Units.
6. Knowledge of AXI and Ethernet protocols; highly valued by the hiring manager.
7. Experience with FPGA development tools including Altera Quartus and MATLAB/Simulink.
8. Exposure to model-based design methodologies and FPGA implementation workflows.
9. Understanding of wireless communications, 4G/5G radio architecture, O-RAN, LTE, eCPRI, CPRI, and PTP protocols is desirable but not mandatory.
10. Experience optimizing FPGA resource utilization, timing closure, and high-performance datapath processing.
11. Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, JESD204B/C, AXI, and SERDES technologies.
12. Experience with FPGA verification, simulation, validation, UVM, and hardware/software integration.
13. Candidates with 1–5 years of experience are encouraged if they possess strong FPGA + DSP fundamentals and high learning potential.
14. Manager values adaptability, coachability, learning agility, and openness toward AI-assisted FPGA design methodologies.
15. Must be willing to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week in the Ottawa area; commuting candidates are acceptable.