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Since our beginnings in a Dallas hangar in 1985, we’ve grown into a global leader in aviation technology driven by innovation, precision, and a relentless pursuit of better in-flight experiences. From pioneering digital audio and lighting systems to uniting with STG Aerospace and ALTO Aviation under one brand, we continue to lead the way in cabin systems integration for business and commercial aircraft. Join us as we shape the future of aviation where lighting, entertainment, safety, and audio come together to elevate every journey.\nOur Company\nWe are a team of engineers, innovators, creators, and problem solvers who are passionate about building smarter solutions for the aviation industry.\nThrough the combined strengths of our specialized brands and capabilities, Heads Up Technologies brings together deep technical expertise, modern design thinking, and a collaborative approach to support customers across every stage of the product lifecycle.\nOur Culture\nAt Heads Up Technologies, our culture is grounded in shared values that guide how we work and grow.\nIntegrity\nWe act with honesty, accountability, and respect in everything we do.\nTeamwork\nWe collaborate across teams and disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.\nExcellence\nWe are committed to delivering high-quality work and continuously improving.\nExpertise\nWe leverage our knowledge and experience to solve complex challenges\nOur Mission\nTo elevate the aviation experience by delivering intelligent, integrated solutions powered by exceptional people.\nWhy work with us?\nJoining Heads Up Technologies means being part of a team that is shaping the future of aviation.\nWe offer an environment where employees are empowered to contribute, grow their careers, and make a direct impact on innovative products used across the globe. Whether you are developing technology or supporting business operations, your work here matters.\nBenefits and Perks\nAt Heads Up Technologies, we are committed to supporting the health, well being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support life at work and beyond.\nBenefits may include:\nMedical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Company Paid)\nDental and vision coverage\nHealth Savings Account option with company contribution, if eligible\nCompany paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance\nCompany paid Long Term Disability coverage\nVoluntary Short Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance\nEmployee Assistance and Wellness Support resources\nVirtual care access\nBenefit Resource Center support\nPaid time off and paid holidays\nBenefit eligibility and coverage are based on employment status, plan documents, and company policy. Official plan documents govern all benefits.\nAbout the role\nThis is a full-time position in our design engineering team, responsible for the FPGA design and development of both prototype and production units across the entire product portfolio from concept and detailed design through manufacturing release and support of Heads Up Technologies, Inc. products and systems.\nYou’ll be a hands-on designer who can also provide technical leadership on complex projects, collaborating closely with mechanical, software, and electrical engineering teams.\nKey Details\nWork Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, with flexibility in how hours are structured (e.g., compressed 4x10 schedules considered based on team needs).\nLocation: Based in our Addison, TX office, with a hybrid on-site presence - the exact cadence (e.g., 4 days on-site/1 remote) is discussed during the interview process and varies by role and team.\nWork Eligibility: Must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.\nWhat you'll do\nDesign and implement complex video/audio processing algorithms using VHDL targeting Xilinx devices.\nImplement video pipelines including up/down conversion (4K/UHD, HDR/SDR, scaling, color conversion) and audio processing (IEC 60958 LPCM and IEC 61937 Dolby/DTS, I2S TDM, AES67, DSP functions).\nIntegrate high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, HDMI).\nSupport USB-based 4K video playback in an embedded cabin environment.\nConduct simulation, verification, and laboratory debugging using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and custom simulations.\nCollaborate with hardware and software teams on design partitioning and planning/implementation, board bring-up, timing closure, and performance optimization.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and systems engineering to develop optimal architecture and develop FPGA requirements.\nAnalyze and interpret hardware schematics to support integration- no board design required.\nIntegrate IP from other FPGA designers and maintain code reuse standards and practices.\nCreate thorough design documents, specifications, and interface definitions\nContribute to existing projects with opportunities to lead new product development in the future.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent. \nEight (8) or more years of hands-on FPGA development experience.\nProven expertise with Xilinx FPGAs and related toolchains (Vivado, etc.).\nStrong skills in creating concise and clear code in VHDL targeting Xilinx IP integration.\nProficiency in high-speed digital design methods and best practices supporting multiple clock domains, AXI streaming and memory-mapped IP interfaces, coherent configuration and status across designs, and clean clock crossings.\nFamiliarity with FPGA and processor system co-design (external and on-die hard/soft IP processor architectures). 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