About Digital Design Company (DDC)
DDC provides Embedded Systems and Product Development engineering services to industrial automation, military-aerospace, medical, pro AV, and other industries. DDC has been in business for over 26 years and has created designs and products for more than 100 leading companies, including many Fortune 500 companies. DDC specializes in solutions and applications based on custom electronics, which may include SoC, FPGA, Embedded CPU, and GPU, as well as Embedded Software. DDC’s engineers are experts in video/imaging, industrial automation, audio, networking, communication, and other industry-specific domains.

DDC has partnered with AMD/Xilinx, Altera, and other SoC / FPGA vendors for many years. In addition to the engineering design services, DDC has developed, productized, and sells Video And Advanced Data Recorders (VAADR) for military and other applications, and Advanced Network Devices (AND) lines of network speaker products, as well as a large portfolio of Intellectual Property (IP) cores for embedding into chips and systems. DDC has expertise and practical experience with Machine Learning (ML) and AI in developing, training, and deploying models for various solutions and applications across its own video and audio products and potential customers' products.

Job Description and Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and motivated FPGA / SoC Engineer with a strong focus on design and development.

As a member of the team, you will be expected to research new technologies, propose, design, and develop technical solutions and products. You will have a real opportunity for a long-term career at a successful Engineering firm working on Embedded Systems for cutting-edge products we develop for the above-mentioned industries. In the process, you will work with other talented and experienced engineers, learn numerous technologies, and advance your skills while forming great professional and personal relationships. The ideal candidate for this role flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, is a clear communicator, and has a passion for technology and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the DDC team, you will be responsible for the following aspects of Embedded Systems development:

Analyze system requirements and propose solutions
Create designs (perform feasibility studies, trade-off analysis, produce architecture)
Detailed design (SoC / FPGA coding, verification, simulation, test and validation)
Produce development effort estimates
Support system-level integration (between hardware, SOC / FPGA and software)
Work closely with the clients to support their efforts
Support and enhance designs in production
Specify and develop Intellectual Property (IP) functions for FPGAs and SoCs

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in EE, CE, or CS
Work experience 1 - 5 years
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Good communication skills
Strong understanding of digital logic design principles and SOC / FPGA architectures
Knowledge of computer system architectures
Understanding of all phases of the SOC / FPGA development process (coding, simulation, implementation, verification, debug)
Knowledge and experience with the SOC / FPGA development tools and design flow from AMD, Altera, or other SOC / FPGA vendors
Knowledge and practical experience with VHDL and/or Verilog
Some experience with microprocessor systems (preferably on-chip embedded SOC)
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Desired but not required

Master’s degree is a plus
Understanding of image processing
Implementing DSP algorithms on FPGA
On-chip communication protocols (like AXI and AXIS)
System Verilog and UVM
High-Level Synthesis (HLS) for FPGA
Software (bare-metal, Linux, BSP,...) for FPGA embedded CPUs
Connectivity protocols Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, I2C SPI, UART…
ML/AL concepts

Compensation Base Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 annually

Join us at Digital Design Company to be part of a dynamic team that thrives on innovation! Your expertise will help shape the future of embedded systems and software solutions across multiple industries. We’re committed to supporting your growth through a collaborative environment where your skills make a real impact.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

SOC / FPGA: 1 year (Required)
VHDL: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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