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
- Solid 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)

📌 Hardware Senior Principal Consultant (Ottawa)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Ottawa