Senior FPGA Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Gloucester is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer with VHDL/Verilog to contribute to defence, cyber, and intelligence programmes. You will help design, develop, test and deploy RF systems and SDR applications within a multi-disciplinary team, using the OpenCPI framework.

The role offers hybrid work options and opportunities for career growth. Applicants should have hands-on HDL experience for software-defined radio contexts and be prepared to collaborate across delivery managers

Qualifications

• Evidence of using VHDL to implement efficient solutions on resource constrained embedded devices.
• Experience with RF communications and software-defined radio technologies.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing, algorithm or payload development, and embedded system design.
• Proficiency in VHDL (or Verilog) for embedded applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate DSP and SDR functions in VHDL for OpenCPI-based applications.
• Design and integrate RF communication systems within cross-functional teams.
• Engage in test-driven development and create test harnesses for system verification.
• Optimize performance of OpenCPI-based systems across hardware platforms.
• Leverage AI/ML tooling and hybrid cloud environments to improve results.
• Collaborate with peers and lead delivery to meet customer requirements on time.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

RF

DSP

Embedded systems

OpenCPI

Agile

Tools

GnuRadio

MATLAB

GitLab

Linux

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer with experience in VHDL (or Verilog) to join our growing team at our Gloucester site. This exciting opportunity allows you to work on a variety of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes, contributing to the design, development, and deployment of cutting edge RF systems. If you have hands-on experience with HDL development – especially in the context of software-defined radio applications – and are eager to advance your career in a high-impact, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! At Lockheed Martin, we value work-life balance, providing flexible work schedules and hybrid work options where possible. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you lead a fulfilling and healthy life inside and outside of work. This role offers opportunities for continuous professional development, allowing you to grow your skills while contributing to mission-critical projects. As an FPGA Engineer you will work within a multi-skilled team, using the OpenCPI framework to build, test, and optimize software-defined radio systems and RF applications. You'll work closely with peers, Delivery Managers and Technical Leads to ensure that the customer mission requirements are achieved in efficient and innovative ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Component and Worker Development – Undertake the development and integration of DSP and SDR functions in VHDL which will be incorporated into a wider OpenCPI application.
• System Design & Integration – Operate within a cross-functional team designing and integrating RF communication systems, ensuring seamless operation within complex mission environments.
• Test & Measurement – Engage in test driven development strategies and consider testing throughout the development lifecycle of an application, implementing test harnesses and simulations for effective system verification and validation.
• Software Optimization – Optimize the performance of OpenCPI-based systems, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability on an exciting variety of hardware platforms.
• Innovation – Embrace the use of the latest AI/ML tooling and hybrid cloud compute environments to deliver results that continually outpace and challenge the status quo.
• Collaboration & Reporting – Use Agile principles and strong communication to work with peers and leaders to ensure that our delivery is providing the right solution on time.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative solutions for both Lockheed Martin and our customers, delivering cutting edge technology in the realm of RF communications and SDR systems.

Security clearance

This role requires you to be able to obtain and maintain eDV security clearance. You don't need to hold eDV clearance when you apply. If you don't currently have it, we'll support you through the application process.

Required Skills, Qualifications, And Experience

It is expected that you can evidence prior experience and an ability to continue to grow in one of the following:

• Using VHDL to implement efficient solutions on resource constrained embedded devices
• Working with RF communications and software-defined radio technologies and architectures
• Working knowledge of digital signal processing, algorithm or payload development, and embedded system design
• Competent in VHDL (or Verilog) for embedded applications

Desired Skills

• EW or SIGINT capability development (including RF waveform and protocol vulnerability analysis)
• Familiarity with GnuRadio, MatLab, AMD EDF or other SDR development tools
• Commercial and Military communications stacks and modem development (e.g IEEE 802.x, COFDM, Satcoms, or Link 16)
• Working in AWS and CICD pipelined environments, especially with GitLab and Linux
• Real-time test and measurement, using tools such as vector signal analyzers