Hardware/Software System Engineer (All Levels)

Fuse Engineering; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuse Engineering is seeking an experienced Hardware/Software Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland, to specialize in digital hardware design and FPGA development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in FPGAs, hardware description languages, and simulation tools.

Responsibilities include designing digital hardware solutions, developing HDL code, and collaborating with teams to integrate software components. A Top Secret SCI w/ Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FPGA development.
• Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog HDL.
• Strong experience using ModelSim and Xilinx development tools.
• Solid understanding of digital logic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test digital hardware solutions using FPGAs.
• Develop and simulate HDL code (VHDL or Verilog) using ModelSim or equivalent tools.
• Utilize Xilinx design tools for synthesis, implementation, and debugging.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware and software components.
• Perform verification and validation of hardware designs.

Skills

FPGA development

VHDL

Verilog

ModelSim

Xilinx design tools

Digital logic design

Tools

Vivado

ISE

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Hardware/Software Engineer to join our team, specializing in digital hardware design and FPGA development. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on expertise in field‑programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), hardware description languages, and associated simulation tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test digital hardware solutions using FPGAs.
• Develop and simulate HDL code (VHDL or Verilog) using ModelSim or equivalent tools.
• Utilize Xilinx design tools (e.g., Vivado, ISE) for synthesis, implementation, and debugging.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware and software components.
• Perform verification and validation of hardware designs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in FPGA development.
• Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog HDL.
• Strong experience using ModelSim and Xilinx development tools.
• Solid understanding of digital logic design principles.

Top Secret SCI w/ Polygraph Clearance Required

Preferred (Nice To Have)

• Familiarity with software development languages including Java, C, C++, or Ruby on Rails.
• Experience working with operating systems such as Unix, Linux, and Windows.