Lead FPGA Firmware Engineer - Radar & EW, TS Clearance

STR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

STR’s Cyber Division seeks a Lead Firmware Engineer to implement complex FPGA-based algorithms and interfaces for radar and EW systems from concept through production. You will validate designs with simulation and lab tests, document architectures, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with program managers and technical leads to manage schedules and budgets.

A TS clearance is required, and US citizenship is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA and SoC design entry using Verilog or VHDL.
• Experience with design flow for Xilinx and/or Intel FPGAs.
• Experience with simulation tools such as ModelSim/Questa, VCS, or Incisive.

Responsibilities

• Mapping system-level requirements and objectives to FPGA specifications
• Validating designs with simulation and verification techniques before hardware integration
• Participating in FPGA development process improvement
• Supporting full life cycle of development and integration of FPGA firmware into hardware systems
• Creating and maintaining design documentation and test plans
• Delivering technical briefings to a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinating with program managers and technical leads to manage task schedules and budgets
• Providing mentorship to more junior engineers to accelerate their technical and professional development
• Building and maintaining high-performing and empowered technical teams

Skills

FPGA design

Verilog/VHDL

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

ModelSim/Questa

VCS

Incisive

Job description

STR’s Cyber Division seeks a Lead Firmware Engineer to implement complex FPGA-based algorithms and interfaces for radar and EW systems from concept through production. You will validate designs with simulation and lab tests, document architectures, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with program managers and technical leads to manage schedules and budgets.

A TS clearance is required, and US citizenship is needed.