Firmware Lead - FPGA

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement FPGA/processor firmware for high-performance motion control systems.
• Contribute to firmware architecture, FPGA partitioning, and real-time control implementation under the guidance of technical leads/ Architect.
• Design, develop, and review RTL modules using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Implement high-speed PWM generation, current control loops, and encoder/resolver interfaces (BiSS, EnDat, SinCos).
• Develop ADC/DAC acquisition logic, manage multi-clock domain designs, and support FPGA implementation using Vivado and/or Quartus tool flows.
• Develop and optimize Field-Oriented Control (FOC), torque, speed, and position control algorithms, along with trajectory planning and motion profiling.
• Optimize fixed-point arithmetic and firmware performance to achieve deterministic real-time control.
• Develop and integrate FPGA-based industrial communication interfaces such as IO-Link, EtherCAT, PROFINET, CANopen etc.
• Implement and verify firmware safety features in compliance with functional safety requirements (IEC 61508, ISO 13849), including mechanisms such as Safe Torque Off (STO) and fault detection.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on current sensing, gate drivers, ADC timing, PCB bring-up, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Support board bring-up, debugging, system integration, validation, and performance optimization.
• Participate in firmware architecture discussions, technical reviews, and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Follow and promote firmware development standards, coding guidelines, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and support knowledge sharing within the team.

Who You Are

As an individual contributor specializing in FPGA-based motion control systems, you have strong expertise in FPGA firmware development, real-time motion control (FOC, torque/speed/position control), and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFINET, and IO-Link. You are experienced in developing deterministic, safety-compliant embedded firmware, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

For This Role, You Will Need

• 10+ years in embedded firmware development for high-performance motion control systems (servo drives, robotics, industrial automation).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Hands on experience in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog; high-speed PWM/current loops; ADC/DAC interfaces; multi-clock domain design and timing closure; FPGA tool flows for Altera Max10, Altera Cyclone 10, Agilex 3 etc.
• Motion Control Algorithms: Knowledge on FOC, torque/speed/position loops, trajectory planning, sensorless control techniques
• Industrial Communication: Knowledge on IO-Link, EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFINET.
• Hardware-Firmware Co-Design: Knowledge on Current sensing, gate driver interfaces, ADC timing, EMI mitigation, board bring-up and system validation
• Software & Embedded Skills: ARM/SoC integration, real-time OS, C/C++, VHDL development, firmware debugging and optimization.
• Knowledge of SIL2/SIL3 safety compliance would be an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional Safety & Compliance: SIL2/SIL3 architectures, IEC 61508 / ISO 13849, safe torque off (STO), redundant monitoring.
• Prior experience in the industrial/ factory automation or control systems industry.

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