FPGA Engineer – Real-Time High-Speed Digital Systems

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an FPGA Engineer to join the Hypersonics Projectiles Division at Dahlgren to develop high-performance digital hardware. You will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based solutions using VHDL, Verilog, and high-level synthesis tools, collaborating across hardware and software teams for reliable integration.

The role requires 3–7 years of FPGA experience, strong HDL skills, and experience with Vivado/Quartus.

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.

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.

Skills

HDL programming (VHDL/Verilog)

Vivado

Quartus

Embedded systems

Hardware/software co-design

Oscilloscope

JTAG

Signal analysis

SystemVerilog

Education

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

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

SystemVerilog

Job description

Bowhead is seeking an FPGA Engineer to join the Hypersonics Projectiles Division at Dahlgren to develop high-performance digital hardware. You will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based solutions using VHDL, Verilog, and high-level synthesis tools, collaborating across hardware and software teams for reliable integration.

The role requires 3–7 years of FPGA experience, strong HDL skills, and experience with Vivado/Quartus.