FPGA Engineer - P2 - Cleared On-Site

Job#: 3023975

Job Description:
FPGA/Digital Design Engineer

Clearance Required: Active Secret (required prior to start)

Work Schedule: 9/80

Location: Onsite

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related)

Experience Level: Mid-level (2+ years minimum)
Overview

We are seeking an FPGA/Digital Design Engineer to support the development, integration, and verification of digital hardware solutions for advanced system applications. This position involves hands-on VHDL development, FPGA tool flows, hardware integration, and test/debug activities. The role requires analytical thinking, proficiency with digital design methodologies, and the ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum 2+ years of engineering experience, including at least one of the following:
  • Digital design and VHDL coding
  • Experience with Xilinx or Microsemi FPGA devices and associated tool flows
  • Delivering FPGA solutions into system-level applications
  • Hands-on experience with integration and debug of digital hardware
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (clearance must be active prior to start)
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• FPGA design experience in one or more technical areas:
  • Radar processing algorithm implementation
  • Image processing for visual or infrared sensors
  • Embedded systems design (ARM, MicroBlaze, Nios processors)
  • Gigabit and multi-gigabit serial interfaces (MGTs)
• Experience with FPGA verification, including:
  • Constrained-random verification in UVM using SystemVerilog
  • Verification using emulation platforms (e.g., Veloce)
• Experience with Siemens EDA / Mentor Graphics tools:
  • DxDesigner
  • xDX Designer VX
  • Xilinx Vivado
  • Atrix
• Experience with advanced PCB design and simulation tools:
  • HyperLynx (signal integrity, power integrity, analog simulation)
  • Xpedition Enterprise (xPCB)
• Experience developing complex, multi-layer CCA designs (16-32 layers)
• Experience with Constraint Editor System (CES) for layout and timing constraints
• Knowledge of software or FPGA code development workflow
• Experience leading transitions from development into production
• Demonstrated ability to manage:
  • Technical risk
  • Schedule risk
  • Cost-reduction opportunities
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously and working within multidisciplinary design teams

Work Environment

• Onsite, highly collaborative engineering environment
• Direct interface with digital design, embedded systems, test, and integration teams
• Involves hands-on lab work and coordination across multiple engineering functions

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