Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer / FPGA Engineer

W3Global; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (4 weeks)

11 paid holidays

Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision,

Employer-funded Health Reimbursement

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Annual Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

W3Global in Aberdeen, MD, is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to design, develop, and test SDR-based FPGA solutions in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will work hands-on with SDR technologies, collaborating with hardware, software, and field engineers across the full product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years SDR FPGA experience, strong VHDL/Verilog, and proficiency with Vivado or Quartus on Linux.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SDR-focused FPGA design experience.
• Strong VHDL programming experience.
• Experience with FPGA tools (Vivado/Quartus).
• Linux development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test FPGA-based SDR solutions.
• Research signal processing techniques and FPGA technologies.
• Develop system architectures and design documentation.
• Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA applications.
• Develop software supporting FPGA configuration and data processing.
• Simulate, debug, test, and validate FPGA designs.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and field engineers during integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

VHDL programming

Verilog

C

Python

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Linux development

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

Git

SVN

Mercurial

ChipScope

SignalTap

Job description

FPGA Design Engineer (Software Defined Radio)

Location: Aberdeen, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to design, develop, and test FPGA-based capabilities for mission-critical applications. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies in a fast-paced R&D environment focused on innovation, rapid development, and practical engineering solutions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge FPGA and embedded solutions while contributing throughout the entire product development lifecycle-from research and architecture through implementation, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test FPGA-based SDR solutions.
• Research signal processing techniques, communication protocols, and FPGA technologies.
• Develop system architectures and design documentation.
• Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA applications.
• Develop software supporting FPGA configuration, control, and data processing.
• Simulate, debug, test, and validate FPGA designs.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and field engineers during system integration.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Maintain coding standards and version control practices.
• Support field testing and system validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions.
• Strong VHDL programming experience.
• Experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus.
• Linux development experience.
• Experience with Git, SVN, or Mercurial.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• RF communications experience.
• Experience using RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Signal Generator, RSA).
• Experience with C and Python.
• Advanced VHDL development experience.
• Experience with FPGA debugging tools such as ChipScope or SignalTap.
• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience.

Benefits

• Four weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

If you're passionate about FPGA development, SDR technologies, and solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.