FPGA Engineer
About Us
aiRadar inc. is a rapidly growing, Canadian-owned and operated engineering company developing cutting-edge radar sensors with world-changing applications. We are 100% privately owned and based in Burnaby, BC. Every employee has a voice in major technical and business decisions.
If you deliver high-impact work and thrive on solving complex problems creatively, we’d like to connect.
Role Summary
At the core of our radar platform is a SoC FPGA that combines embedded Linux running on the Processing System with custom FPGA logic that enables high-performance radar operation and data processing. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will design, implement, test, and maintain FPGA IP cores that run on our FPGA SoC devices, working closely with hardware, embedded software, and test engineers to deliver new product capabilities.
You will contribute throughout the FPGA development lifecycle, from requirements definition and prototyping through implementation, verification, hardware bring-up, and production releases. In addition to FPGA development, you will help maintain FPGA build infrastructure, participate in new hardware platform bring-up, review hardware designs, and support validation and troubleshooting activities.
This role offers the opportunity to work across FPGA, embedded systems, electronics, and product development while building expertise in radar technology and FPGA-based system design.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, and maintain FPGA IP cores that run on aiRadar’s FPGA SoC devices.
- Contribute across the full FPGA development lifecycle: requirements definition, prototyping, implementation, verification, hardware bring-up, and production releases.
- Maintain and improve FPGA build infrastructure.
- Participate in new hardware platform bring-up and review hardware designs.
- Support validation and troubleshooting activities across the platform.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, embedded software, and test engineers to deliver new product capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents are preferred, as some work may require eligibility for a Canadian government security check. Candidates on a path to permanent residency are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 2+ years of industry experience (excluding co-op terms) in FPGA or embedded engineering.
- Experience programming FPGAs using an HDL (VHDL preferred).
- Experience programming in C for microcontrollers.
- Hands-on experience working with electronics.
- Scripting and automation skills using languages such as Bash or Python.
- Ability to manage tasks independently using tools like Jira and to document technical processes clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Vivado and AMD Xilinx FPGAs.
- Experience programming MicroBlaze running an RTOS.
- Familiarity with FPGA-based DSP concepts, including filtering, FFTs, and fixed-point arithmetic.
- Knowledge of radar imaging systems.
- Experience with unit testing of embedded software and functional testing of embedded devices.
- Radio frequency (RF) hardware experience, including ADCs, DACs, and PLLs.
- Knowledge of embedded Linux build systems such as Buildroot and Yocto.
Remuneration
$100,000 – $125,000 CAD base salary. aiRadar considers various factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific specialized knowledge, skills, and proficiency.
Position Time Type
This is a permanent, full-time position. Working mode will be hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in person at our Burnaby office.
What We Offer
- 3 weeks’ vacation plus the week of December holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package (effective 3 months after start date)
- Share options
- Flexible hours
- Office centrally located near transit options
- Support for professional development
Why Join aiRadar
aiRadar inc. is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture that values, respects, and engages all our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunities to individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, and any other protected personal attributes as defined by applicable laws.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know.
We appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team, but please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Pay: $72,487.95-$162,459.26 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC
