Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer

Paylocity; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great health benefits

Leadership training

401k with generous company matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Work/Life balance

Rewards and recognition

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is seeking an FPGA Engineer to support the Hypersonics Projectiles Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren and to contribute to high‑performance digital system development.

Design, implement and optimize FPGA-based architectures using VHDL/Verilog; perform simulations, timing analysis and testbench development; collaborate with hardware, software and systems teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years of FPGA design and development experience.
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and FPGA development tools (Vivado, Quartus).
• Strong digital logic design, high-speed interfaces, and embedded systems knowledge.
• Experience with hardware/software co-design and debugging tools (Oscilloscope, JTAG, Signal Analyzer).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based architectures for real-time and high-speed applications.
• Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA designs.
• Conduct simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis to ensure performance optimization.
• Perform debugging and validation of FPGA designs using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Develop and maintain FPGA testbenches for functional verification.
• Contribute to system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA-based hardware.
• Document design specifications, implementation details, and test results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

Vivado

Quartus

Digital logic design

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Hardware/software co-design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

JTAG

Signal Analyzer

Job description

Description

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking an FPGA Engineer to join our team that supports the Hypersonics Projectiles Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren and contribute to the development of high-performance digital systems.

In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for complex hardware applications. You will work with VHDL, Verilog, and high-level synthesis tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and reliable hardware integration.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop FPGA-based architectures for real-time and high-speed applications.
• Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA designs.
• Conduct simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis to ensure performance optimization.
• Perform debugging and validation of FPGA designs using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Develop and maintain FPGA testbenches for functional verification.
• Contribute to system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA-based hardware.
• Document design specifications, implementation details, and test results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• Proficiency in HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog) and FPGA development tools (Vivado, Quartus, etc.).
• Strong understanding of digital logic design, high-speed interfaces, and embedded systems.
• Experience with hardware/software co-design and debugging tools (Oscilloscope, JTAG, Signal Analyzer).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Xilinx, Altera (Intel FPGA), or Lattice FPGA architectures.
• Knowledge of C/C++, Python for FPGA development.
• Understanding of high-performance computing, signal processing, and networking applications.
• Familiarity with System Verilog, UVM methodology, or high-level synthesis (HLS).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

About us: We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all of CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and resourcefulness in order to maximize efficiency and results.

What’s In It for You

• Great health benefits (for more info, contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event.

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.