Freelance FPGA Engineer

Company DescriptionThreatXIntel is a startup cyber security company dedicated to delivering customized, cost-effective solutions to protect businesses and organizations from cyber threats. With expertise in cloud security, web and mobile security testing, and DevSecOps, our experienced team is committed to safeguarding digital environments for startups and small businesses. We take a proactive approach to security, identifying vulnerabilities before they become threats. ThreatXIntel's mission is to empower clients with high-quality cyber security services, enabling them to focus on growing their businesses with confidence.Role DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to support the design, development, and prototyping of advanced embedded and industrial control systems. The ideal consultant will have strong hands-on expertise with FPGA design tools, real-time embedded software development, and the ability to transition early-stage concepts into deployable, testable prototypes.This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams, research groups, academic partners, and industry collaborators to advance embedded systems technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and develop FPGA-based solutions using Verilog and/or VHDL.Simulate, verify, and optimize FPGA logic using tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and ModelSim.Develop, test, and integrate real-time embedded applications on microcontrollers, FPGAs, ARM, or x86 platforms.Contribute to system integration, bringing early-stage control and communication systems to prototype maturity.Author technical documentation, contribute to publications, and collaborate on patent filings.Work with external partners (government, academic, industry) on embedded systems research and prototyping.Required Qualifications & Technical SkillsBachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.Strong hands-on experience designing with FPGA toolchains (Verilog/VHDL).Experience with Xilinx or Intel/Altera devices and associated toolchains.Proficiency developing embedded applications in C, C++, or Python.Experience with embedded platforms: ARM, x86, microcontrollers, or custom SoC.Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.Nice-to-Have SkillsExperience with DSP algorithms, hardware acceleration, or real-time signal processing.Experience working in research environments or with government/defense partners.Contributions to open-source FPGA frameworks or hardware projects.Understanding of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, etc.).