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+, solid potential for extension)

Openings
2

Location
Ottawa, ON (Hybrid / Onsite as required)
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