Principal FPGA Architect — DoD Systems Lead

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 144,100 - 192,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer to join our team in Ashburn, VA. In this senior role, you will lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for secure military products and mentor junior engineers. The position requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to drive complex projects from concept to production.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of FPGA development experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and expertise in FPGA design flows including RTL design. This is an onsite position that offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FPGA hardware development experience.
• Strong understanding of FPGA design flow including RTL design.
• Experience leading projects or mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

FPGA hardware development

Leadership

Problem-solving

Digital logic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree is a plus

Tools

Xilinx ISE/Vivado tools

Model Sim or Questa

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer to join our team in Ashburn, VA. In this senior role, you will lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for secure military products and mentor junior engineers. The position requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to drive complex projects from concept to production.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of FPGA development experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and expertise in FPGA design flows including RTL design. This is an onsite position that offers a competitive salary and benefits.