FPGA Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)

Boeing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Associate/Experienced/Lead FPGA Design Engineer to develop, debug, and integrate processor subsystem features in FPGA hardware for advanced processors.

You will work on high‑speed interfaces, collaborate with other engineering disciplines, and apply HDL/Verilog with industry tools while supporting certification readiness and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field; 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with FPGA design tools and HDL development.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA requirements and HDL code; create test benches and timing analysis.
• Develop and integrate processor subsystem features in FPGA hardware.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stay updated on FPGA/DSP practices.

Skills

FPGA design

HDL code development

Verilog

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

UVM

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MSEE / MSCE

Tools

Modelsim

Xilinx Vivado

ISE / Quartus

Synplify / VCS

ChipScope

Vitis / Versal toolsets

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring for an Associate, Experienced or Lead FPGA Design Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL to develop, debug, and integrate processor subsystem features and interfaces in FPGA hardware for Advanced Processors. You will be working on cutting‑edge technologies, supporting various domain areas such as flight command and control, air traffic control, and homeland defense.

Position Responsibilities

(Level 2 assists and supports this work.)

• Develop FPGA requirements, FPGA code of logic design. Generate self-checking test bench, unit test, synthesis, timing analysis, Built-In-Test (BIT) and support of debug and system integration activities
• Develop, debug, and integrate processor subsystem features and interfaces in FPGA hardware for advanced processors
• Develop high-speed serial interferences inside an FPGA. (SERDES)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including other engineering disciplines
• Stay current on industry best practices and technological advancements in FPGA design and Digital Signal Processing

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim or final U.S. Secret clearance post-start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 2 or more years' related work experience
• Experience using FPGA design tools (such as: Modelsim, Xilinx Vivado or ISE, Altera Quartus, Microsemi, or similar)
• Experience with Hardware Description Language (HDL) code development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• MSEE, MSCE experience
• Experience with Verilog, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink
• Synopsis Synplify, Synopsis VCS, NCSim, ChipScope tool sets
• Experience with Xilinx/AMD and MicroSemi/Microchip part families internal FPGA fabric and IP
• FPGA design experience with tools noted above
• Previous experience related to aerospace design techniques
• Experience with management of Configuration Control (GitLab preferred)
• Experience with Vivado and Vitis FPGA toolsets
• Experience with UVM
• Experience working with Versal FPGAs
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging with board-level testing and FPGA validation
• Experience in FPGA life cycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)

Typical Education & Experience

Level 2: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Drug Free Workplace

At Boeing, we’re a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range

Level 2: $91,800 to $124,200

Level 3: $112,200 to $151,800

Level 4: $136,850 to $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 29, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.