Robert H.
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
San Diego,
United States
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FPGA Design
Hardware Debugging
Logic Analyzer Debugging
MATLAB Simulink
Requirements Analysis
About
⚡ Need a reliable FPGA engineer who can transform complex digital concepts into production-ready hardware?
I design high-performance FPGA solutions that are optimized for speed, reliability, and manufacturability.
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With over 10 years of professional experience in FPGA development, I help startups, research organizations, and established companies build dependable digital systems from concept through validation. My expertise spans FPGA architecture, RTL development, timing optimization, verification, and high-speed digital interfaces for commercial and industrial applications.
★ Core Expertise
✔ FPGA Architecture & RTL Design (VHDL & Verilog)
✔ Xilinx and Intel FPGA Development
✔ High-Speed Digital Signal Processing
✔ DDR Memory & PCIe Interfaces
✔ AXI, SPI, I2C, UART & Ethernet Protocols
✔ Timing Closure & Constraint Development
✔ FPGA Verification & Simulation
✔ Hardware Bring-up & Debugging
◆ I work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration between FPGA logic, embedded processors, and PCB hardware.
🔹 My approach emphasizes clean architecture, reusable code, thorough verification, and maintainable designs that reduce project risk and accelerate development.
What I can help you with:
▶ Custom FPGA Design
▶ RTL Development
▶ FPGA Migration & Optimization
▶ Signal Processing Pipelines
▶ High-Speed Interface Implementation
▶ Hardware Validation & Debugging
▶ Design Reviews & Performance Optimization
▶ Prototype to Production Support
I value clear communication, realistic schedules, and delivering solutions that perform reliably in real-world environments.
Let's discuss your FPGA project and build a solution that meets your technical goals with confidence.
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I design high-performance FPGA solutions that are optimized for speed, reliability, and manufacturability.
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With over 10 years of professional experience in FPGA development, I help startups, research organizations, and established companies build dependable digital systems from concept through validation. My expertise spans FPGA architecture, RTL development, timing optimization, verification, and high-speed digital interfaces for commercial and industrial applications.
★ Core Expertise
✔ FPGA Architecture & RTL Design (VHDL & Verilog)
✔ Xilinx and Intel FPGA Development
✔ High-Speed Digital Signal Processing
✔ DDR Memory & PCIe Interfaces
✔ AXI, SPI, I2C, UART & Ethernet Protocols
✔ Timing Closure & Constraint Development
✔ FPGA Verification & Simulation
✔ Hardware Bring-up & Debugging
◆ I work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration between FPGA logic, embedded processors, and PCB hardware.
🔹 My approach emphasizes clean architecture, reusable code, thorough verification, and maintainable designs that reduce project risk and accelerate development.
What I can help you with:
▶ Custom FPGA Design
▶ RTL Development
▶ FPGA Migration & Optimization
▶ Signal Processing Pipelines
▶ High-Speed Interface Implementation
▶ Hardware Validation & Debugging
▶ Design Reviews & Performance Optimization
▶ Prototype to Production Support
I value clear communication, realistic schedules, and delivering solutions that perform reliably in real-world environments.
Let's discuss your FPGA project and build a solution that meets your technical goals with confidence.
Experience
- FPGA Design Engineer Collins Aerospace · Full-time Jul 2016 – Present 10 yrs 1 mos Richardson, TX, United States Develop FPGA solutions for aerospace electronics using Xilinx devices. Implemented high-speed interfaces, optimized timing closure, performed RTL verification, and collaborated with PCB and embedded teams to deliver reliable digital hardware while reducing design iteration time.
- Digital Hardware Engineer L3Harris Technologies · Full-time Jun 2010 – Jun 2016 6 yrs Plano, TX, United States Designed and verified FPGA modules for communication systems using Verilog and VHDL. Developed simulation testbenches, integrated DDR memory and Ethernet interfaces, supported board bring-up, and improved hardware performance through constraint optimization and design verification.
Education
- Texas A&M University Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 3.58 GPA 2006 – 2010 Activities and Societies: IEEE Student Branch, Robotics Club, Formula SAE Completed coursework in digital system design, computer architecture, digital signal processing, VLSI design, and embedded systems. Senior capstone involved developing an FPGA-based real-time image processing platform using VHDL, including hardware verification and system integration.
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Joined: August 2, 2026
Last seen: August 3, 2026
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Location
San Diego, CA, United States