Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer

Command Post Technologies, Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great health benefits

Leadership training

401k with generous company matching

ESOP

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Work/Life balance

Rewards and recognition

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking an FPGA Engineer to join the Hypersonics Projectiles Division supporting NSWC Dahlgren to develop high-performance digital systems.

You will design, implement, and optimize FPGA solutions using VHDL, Verilog, and high-level synthesis, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure reliable hardware integration, timing analysis, and validated testbases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 3–7 years FPGA design experience.
• Proficiency in VHDL and Verilog.
• Experience with HDL design tools and timing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design FPGA architectures for real-time, high-speed applications.
• Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA designs.
• Conduct simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis for performance.
• Debug and validate FPGA designs with industry tools and methods.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, systems teams on integrated solutions.
• Develop and maintain FPGA testbenches for verification.
• Support system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Document design specs, details, and test results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

Digital design

Embedded systems

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

HLS (High-Level Synthesis)

Oscilloscope

JTAG

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.
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.

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 an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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.