Freelance role : fpga engineer (embedded / control systems)

Company Description Threat XIntel is a startup cyber security company focused on protecting businesses and organizations from cyber threats. Our experienced team offers a range of services, including cloud security, web and mobile security testing, cloud security assessment, and Dev Sec Ops. We deliver customized, affordable solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients, ensuring every business has access to high-quality cyber security services to protect their digital assets. We take a proactive approach to security, continuously monitoring and testing our clients' digital environments to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled FPGA Engineer to design and develop advanced FPGA-based solutions for embedded and industrial control systems . The role involves close collaboration with R&D teams, academic partners, and government organizations to bring innovative embedded control technologies from concept to deployable prototypes. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and test FPGA-based architectures for real-time embedded and control systems. Use FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Model Sim) for simulation, synthesis, and timing optimization. Integrate FPGA logic with microcontrollers, x86, and ARM processors in mixed-architecture environments. Develop and debug embedded software components using C / C++ or Python. Collaborate on prototype transition from research to deployment in industrial or defense environments. Contribute to technical reports, publications, and patent filings documenting novel designs and system performance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field . 5+ years (B. S.) or 2+ years (M. S.) of professional FPGA design experience. Expertise in Verilog and / or VHDL for RTL design, simulation, and synthesis. Proficiency with Xilinx and / or Intel (Altera) FPGA toolchains — Vivado, Quartus, or Model Sim. Experience developing real-time embedded applications on FPGA, x86, or ARM platforms. Strong understanding of digital design principles , timing closure, and hardware-software integration. Working knowledge of C / C++ and Python for embedded development and test automation. Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. Preferred Skills Background in control systems , signal processing , or hardware acceleration . Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I²C). Experience integrating FPGAs into industrial or mission-critical systems . Contributions to open-source hardware or embedded software projects .