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Job#: 2069654
Job Description:
FPGA Engineer - R&D Cyber Solutions
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground
Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI preferred)
Employment Type: 6 month contract-to-hire
Overview:
Are you ready to apply your technical expertise to cutting-edge research and development that directly supports the Army Cyber mission? We're looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This is your opportunity to shape the future of cyber warfare by designing and developing advanced embedded systems that empower the warfighter.
What You'll Do:
As an Embedded Hardware Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing innovative solutions for cyber and electronic warfare (EW) operations. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and evolve embedded systems using FPGA technology. Your work will directly impact mission success by delivering high-performance, reliable systems tailored to real-world operational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and mission impact. We offer opportunities to grow your skills in a dynamic R&D environment while contributing to national security.
Join us. The world can't wait.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
FPGA Engineer - R&D Cyber Solutions
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground
Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI preferred)
Employment Type: 6 month contract-to-hire
Overview:
Are you ready to apply your technical expertise to cutting-edge research and development that directly supports the Army Cyber mission? We're looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This is your opportunity to shape the future of cyber warfare by designing and developing advanced embedded systems that empower the warfighter.
What You'll Do:
As an Embedded Hardware Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing innovative solutions for cyber and electronic warfare (EW) operations. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and evolve embedded systems using FPGA technology. Your work will directly impact mission success by delivering high-performance, reliable systems tailored to real-world operational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop FPGA-based embedded systems using VHDL and low-level programming.
- Integrate software and hardware components for cyber and EW applications.
- Collaborate with software developers and systems engineers to create end-to-end solutions.
- Support R&D efforts in modeling, simulation, and novel cyber capabilities.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and apply them to mission-critical challenges.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in electrical or embedded systems engineering.
- Proficiency in FPGA development, VHDL, and embedded programming.
- Experience with C, C++, and MATLAB.
- Familiarity with Linux environments (RedHat, Rocky Linux).
- Active Secret clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) and DSP algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoC and RFSoC platforms.
- Knowledge of digital RF sampling, modulation techniques, and signal compression.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- TS/SCI clearance.
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and mission impact. We offer opportunities to grow your skills in a dynamic R&D environment while contributing to national security.
Join us. The world can't wait.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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