FY27 Intern - FPGA Intern, Hod Hasharon, Israel

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

This internship position at Qualcomm Israel Ltd. in Hod Hasharon is for a motivated undergraduate or graduate student to join the FPGA development team. The intern will contribute to the development, integration, and testing of FPGA-based communication systems, gaining hands-on experience with RTL development, FPGA implementation, and embedded C programming.

Responsibilities

Develop, simulate, and verify FPGA logic using Verilog or SystemVerilog.
Build and maintain FPGA projects using AMD/Xilinx Vivado.
Develop and debug embedded C applications using Vitis for MicroBlaze and ARM processors.
Use MATLAB for algorithm modeling, signal analysis, test-vector generation, and verification.
Develop RTL testbenches and perform functional verification, simulation, waveform analysis, and debugging.
Work with VPK180, RFSoC, Versal, Zynq, or similar FPGA evaluation platforms.
Support board bring-up, hardware/software integration, testing, and system-level debugging.
Perform laboratory measurements, analyze results, and investigate technical issues.
Document designs, interfaces, test procedures, and technical findings.
Collaborate with FPGA, software, algorithm, DSP, RF, and system engineers.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BSc or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Knowledge of Verilog or SystemVerilog and fundamental digital-design concepts.
Familiarity with AMD/Xilinx Vivado.
Working knowledge of MATLAB.
Basic or advanced C programming skills.
Basic understanding of embedded software development.
Basic knowledge of digital communication systems.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and learning skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with AMD/Xilinx Vitis and embedded C development for MicroBlaze or ARM processors.
Hands-on experience with VPK180, RFSoC, Versal, Zynq, or similar FPGA platforms.
Knowledge of digital signal processing, PHY algorithms, RF, or wireless communication systems.
Familiarity with AXI interfaces and hardware/software integration.
Familiarity with 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet, including AMD/Xilinx CMAC/DCMAC IP cores, Ethernet MAC/PCS functions, and high-speed transceivers.
Hands-on experience with RTL testbench development, functional verification, simulation, waveform analysis, and debugging.
Experience with laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience with advanced FPGA evaluation platforms such as VPK180, RFSoC, Versal, Zynq, or similar boards.
Opportunity to work with industry standards such as 5G.
Potential for collaboration with a multidisciplinary engineering team.