Job opportunity
Hardware Senior Principal Consultant
Insight Global
Insight Global is seeking a
Senior Principal Hardware Consultant
for a client that wants an individual to join their team with deep expertise in
FPGA design and 4G/5G Radio Units . This role focuses on
FPGA IP architecture, RTL development, and system-level design
for next-generation wireless radio platforms aligned with
3GPP and O-RAN standards .
This is a
high-impact, senior technical role
where you’ll influence long-term product architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams.
What You’ll Do
Architect FPGA IP for
4G/5G Radio Units
Contribute to system-level design aligned with
3GPP and O-RAN Alliance
specifications
Drive design decisions that optimize performance, cost, and scalability
Implementation
Develop and integrate complex
RTL blocks
using
SystemVerilog
(Verilog-focused; no VHDL)
Optimize FPGA resource utilization and achieve timing closure
Work with
Altera (Intel) FPGAs using Quartus
Validation & Testing
Define and execute FPGA verification plans using
UVM
Perform simulation, bring-up, and system-level FPGA validation
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Act as a technical consultant on critical, high-visibility initiatives
Mentor junior engineers and participate in detailed design reviewsPartner closely with
Radio Unit, Systems, and Software teams
Communicate progress and technical recommendations to senior stakeholders
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
7+ years
of hands‑on FPGA design experience in
wireless or high‑speed systems
Strong
SystemVerilog
and RTL development expertise
Experience with
4G/5G Radio architectures
Deep knowledge of:
NR / LTE
eCPRI / CPRI
PTP
AXI and Ethernet protocols
(high priority)
FPGA tools:
Altera Quartus
Modeling experience with
MATLAB / Simulink
Familiarity with
UVM
and structured verification methodologies
Experience using
Git/GitHub
for version control
Nice to Have
Experience working on
high-volume wireless products
Exposure to
O-RAN ecosystem
initiatives
Contributions to
standards bodies or technical forums
(3GPP, O-RAN)
approx. $50/hour+ CAD (depending on years of experience)
Contract
Long-term contract (1 year+, strong potential for extension)
Openings
2
Location
Ottawa, ON (Hybrid / Onsite as required)
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Apply on source site Senior Principal Hardware Consultant
for a client that wants an individual to join their team with deep expertise in
FPGA design and 4G/5G Radio Units . This role focuses on
FPGA IP architecture, RTL development, and system-level design
for next-generation wireless radio platforms aligned with
3GPP and O-RAN standards .
This is a
high-impact, senior technical role
where you’ll influence long-term product architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams.
What You’ll Do
Architect FPGA IP for
4G/5G Radio Units
Contribute to system-level design aligned with
3GPP and O-RAN Alliance
specifications
Drive design decisions that optimize performance, cost, and scalability
Implementation
Develop and integrate complex
RTL blocks
using
SystemVerilog
(Verilog-focused; no VHDL)
Optimize FPGA resource utilization and achieve timing closure
Work with
Altera (Intel) FPGAs using Quartus
Validation & Testing
Define and execute FPGA verification plans using
UVM
Perform simulation, bring-up, and system-level FPGA validation
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Act as a technical consultant on critical, high-visibility initiatives
Mentor junior engineers and participate in detailed design reviewsPartner closely with
Radio Unit, Systems, and Software teams
Communicate progress and technical recommendations to senior stakeholders
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
7+ years
of hands‑on FPGA design experience in
wireless or high‑speed systems
Strong
SystemVerilog
and RTL development expertise
Experience with
4G/5G Radio architectures
Deep knowledge of:
NR / LTE
eCPRI / CPRI
PTP
AXI and Ethernet protocols
(high priority)
FPGA tools:
Altera Quartus
Modeling experience with
MATLAB / Simulink
Familiarity with
UVM
and structured verification methodologies
Experience using
Git/GitHub
for version control
Nice to Have
Experience working on
high-volume wireless products
Exposure to
O-RAN ecosystem
initiatives
Contributions to
standards bodies or technical forums
(3GPP, O-RAN)
approx. $50/hour+ CAD (depending on years of experience)
Contract
Long-term contract (1 year+, strong potential for extension)
Openings
2
Location
Ottawa, ON (Hybrid / Onsite as required)
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