FPGA Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a talented individual for a role focused on supporting major microelectronics programs, particularly in FPGA design and development. The position requires significant experience in relevant fields, specifically targeting a candidate with a strong technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering, along with the capacity to engage in complex technical assessments and system sustainment.

Benefits

health benefits

life and disability insurance

financial and retirement benefits

paid leave

tuition assistance

professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with FPGA development.
• Experience with Hardware Description Language (HDL) and embedded design.
• Ability to lead and participate in hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Support major microelectronics programs with FPGA design solutions.
• Provide technical and programmatic advice and support services.
• Assist with technical assessments and engineering evaluations.

Skills

FPGA development

HDL development

embedded design

hardware design security

requirements allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Doctorate in related fields is a plus

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Support major microelectronics programs in the areas of design, verification, fabrication, packaging, technology node access, integrity, trust, and assurance with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) design solutions. Provide technical and programmatic advice and support services for a range of advanced systems, sensors, and computer processing technologies and programs. Assist the government with technical assessments, strategic planning, and engineering evaluations. Support the design, development, test, fielding, and sustainment of advanced microelectronics systems and associated trust and assurance programs. Demonstrate technical expertise in the analysis and design of integrated circuits for critical technologies for the DoD.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with FPGA development and FPGA research across multiple device families and platforms
• Experience working with Hardware Description Language (HDL) development and embedded design
• Experience with implementing HDL for systems-on-chip or FPGAs in systems with or without microcontrollers
• Experience with hardware and design security concepts, including verification methodologies and test benches, and with embedded software
• Knowledge of alternatives to HDL in FPGA development, such as HDL Coder or Xilinx System Generator
• Ability to develop hardware design specifications based on requirements or concept sketches and perform technical planning, circuit-level design, implementation, verification, formal acceptance, and production tests
• Ability to perform functional analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition to address customer requirements
• Ability to lead and actively participate in hardware design, including architecture planning, and direct generation of functional block diagrams, state diagrams, and schematics
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with performing verification for defense microelectronics systems
• Experience with the microelectronics design and verification landscape, including many types of IP blocks
• Experience with Universal Verification Methodology
• Experience with continuous integration development practices
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in these fields is a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation:

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. The projected salary range for this position is $77,600 to $176,000 annually. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Additional Role Details:

Support major microelectronics programs with FPGA design solutions. Provide technical and programmatic advice, support services, and assist with technical assessments, strategic planning, and engineering evaluations. Support the design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of advanced microelectronics systems. Demonstrate expertise in the analysis and design of integrated circuits for critical DoD technologies.

Identity Statement:

Applicants are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We may take your picture for identity verification and fraud prevention purposes.

Work Model:

Our culture prioritizes flexibility and collaboration, whether in person or remotely. If listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll work periodically from a Booz Allen or client site. If onsite, you’ll work in person with colleagues and clients as needed.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.