Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer, Mid

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is seeking a Mid-Level FPGA Engineer to support the Hypersonics Projectiles Division. The role involves designing and optimizing FPGA solutions for complex hardware applications, requiring expertise in VHDL and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in FPGA development, with an emphasis on digital logic design. Security clearance at the Secret level is required.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog.
• Strong understanding of high-speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based architectures for real-time applications.
• Conduct simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to develop integrated solutions.

Skills

HDL programming

Digital logic design

FPGA development tools

Hardware/software co-design

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

Oscilloscope

JTAG

Signal Analyzer

Job description

Overview

Bowhead is seeking a Mid-Level 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.

Qualifications

• 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. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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