Systems Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Engineer with strong expertise in FPGA design and development to join our Semiconductor Validation and Electronic Solutions team. In this role, you will architect, implement, verify, and optimize digital logic solutions for complex embedded systems. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of advanced hardware and software test solutions.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Act as technical lead for digital-based projects, architecting new solutions and troubleshooting legacy systems.

• Collaborate closely with software teams to integrate and enable digital capability into applications

• Consult with adjacent teams for digital, FPGA, and protocol issues.

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based digital logic using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.

• Perform simulation, verification, and debugging of FPGA designs.

• Develop and maintain HDL code, timing constraints, and related documentation.

• Integrate FPGA logic with embedded processors, sensors, and communication interfaces.

• Execute hardware bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.

• Optimize FPGA resource utilization, timing closure, and performance.

• Collaborate with business leaders and internal engineering teams to define requirements and deliver fully integrated solutions.

• Mentor and develop junior engineers

• Support hardware/software integration, system-level testing, and debugging.

• Maintain version control, CI/CD workflows, and design reviews as part of the development lifecycle.

Who You Are:

• A strong technical collaborator who communicates effectively across software, hardware, and systems teams to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.

• A methodical problem-solver with deep knowledge of digital logic, high-speed interfaces, and timing closure, paired with proficiency in modern FPGA toolchains.

• A digital engineering expert with hands-on FPGA design experience, skilled in architecting, implementing, and validating complex embedded logic solutions.

• You're organized in your work, thoughtful in your communication, and you take pride in delivering clean, reliable designs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in FPGA development for embedded or digital systems.

• Familiarity with VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.

• Familiarity with software interfacing

• Experience with FPGA development tools

• Familiarity with protocols such as SPI, I²C, LVDS, etc.

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with digital logic design, high-speed interfaces, and timing closure

• Experience deriving requirements from widely varying problem statements.

• Ability to use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.

• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 5+ years of experience in FPGA development for embedded or digital systems.

• LabVIEW FPGA experience (NI CompactRIO, FlexRIO, or similar).

• Solid scripting skills in Python or LabVIEW, or similar for automation and tooling

• Programming experience in C# or Python

• RF domain and standards experience

• Knowledge of DSP algorithms or high-speed digital signal processing in FPGA.

• Hands-on experience with simulation and verification tools.

• Experience with simulation-based verification methodologies (UVM, constrained-random testing).

• Background in system architecture or mixed hardware/software development.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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Requisition ID : 26001528

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.