FPGA Design Engineer

Job Description

You will be the FPGA Design Engineer for the FPGA & Digital Design team at Lockheed Martin's Chelmsford, MA campus. Our team creates cutting edge digital and FPGA solutions that power multi function missile modules, wireless datalink communications and high performance microwave systems.

What You Will Be Doing
As the FPGA Design Engineer you will turn challenging concepts into reliable hardware and firmware that meet strict size, weight, power and security requirements. You will partner with FPGA specialists, microwave experts and cross functional groups to deliver end to end digital solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

Designing, coding and verifying complex FPGA architectures that embed DSP, SDR, encryption, networking and microwave circuit control.
Developing RTL logic, register transfer level code and supporting circuitry for multi function modules.
Creating and maintaining firmware and design requirement documents that define system architecture and performance targets.
Performing hardware and firmware debugging in the lab using state of the art test equipment and oscilloscopes.
Leveraging the latest FPGA families with embedded ARM processors to meet software hardware integration goals.
Conducting peer reviews of firmware code and digital designs to ensure quality, standards compliance and traceability.
Selecting devices, evaluating part availability and managing component obsolescence to keep designs manufacturable and affordable.
Working closely with test, mechanical and manufacturing engineering teams to validate designs through prototypes, SIL/HIL testing and production hand offs.
Supporting wireless datalink communication system development for missile and fire control applications.
Contributing to continuous learning initiatives, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior engineers in best practices.

Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Embedded software development knowledge focused on Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) systems.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming is required.
Demonstrated ability to design DSP algorithms using MATLAB, C/C++ and HDL code.
Some experience in implementing digital logic designs using both traditional RTL (HDL) and modern HLS methodologies for FPGAs.
Hands on experience with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, Bash, batch files, and make files.
Proficient with version-control systems, particularly Git.
Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems in the lab using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to multi-task are required.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Desired skills

A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Experience with AMD, Intel and Microsemi FPGA's with embedded ARM (SOC) processors and tools.
Knowledge of wireless communications and antennas as it applies to microwave designs.
Familiar with serial communication protocols, including I C, SPI, UART, and RS-422.
Proficient in software development across both Linux and Windows operating systems.
Familiar with Atlassian Jira (or comparable tools) for software issue tracking and sprint management.
Proficient in hardware board bring-up for CCA and PCB assemblies.
Prior engineering experience in aerospace, aeronautics, defense, space.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $82,900 - $146,165. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $95,300 - $165,255. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.