Senior Associate, Software Engineer (FPGA Firmware Eng.)

L3Harris International; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Palm Bay, FL, is seeking a Senior Associate, Software Engineer (FPGA Firmware Eng.) to stay hands-on at the intersection of embedded hardware and mission-focused capability. You will own RTL design, timing closure, verification, and hardware bring-up on AMD Xilinx platforms.

Work with systems, software, and test teams in an Agile setting, with room to influence architecture and reviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience with FPGA development.
• Experience with VHDL/Verilog and AMD Xilinx platforms.
• Experience writing and debugging XDC timing constraints and driving timing closure.
• Proficient in TCL or Python scripting and Linux-based workflows.
• Ability to read schematics and collaborate with hardware and software teams.
• Strong lab debug and root-cause analysis skills for hardware/firmware issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic on AMD Xilinx devices (VHDL/Verilog).
• Create and maintain XDC constraints, close timing across PVT corners.
• Support board bring-up and lab debug using Vivado, ILA, scopes, and analyzers.
• Oversee firmware lifecycle from requirements through release in collaboration with teams.
• Participate in Agile teams, provide status/risk updates, and contribute to reviews.

Skills

AMD Xilinx FPGA development

RTL design (VHDL/Verilog)

XDC timing constraints

Scripting in TCL/Python

Linux-based development and version控制

Read schematics and integrate with HW+

Lab debugging and root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Xilinx ILA

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Git

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Software Engineer (FPGA Firmware Eng.)

Job Code: 47690

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Software Engineer (FPGA Firmware Eng.) who wants to stay hands-on at the intersection of embedded hardware and mission-focused capability. You will turn requirements into working FPGA solutions - owning RTL design, timing closure, verification, and hardware bring-up on AMD Xilinx platforms. Working alongside systems, software, and test teams, you will help deliver dependable embedded capabilities that integrate reliably with target hardware. This is an individual-contributor role with room to lead technically through design reviews, architecture decisions, and cross-functional problem-solving.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog on AMD Xilinx devices (e.g., Zynq UltraScale+, Kintex, and Versal families).
• Create and maintain routing and timing constraints (XDC), close timing across PVT corners, and resolve setup/hold violations with robust implementation strategies.
• Support board-level bring-up and lab debug using Vivado tools (including ILA), oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to isolate and resolve hardware/firmware integration issues.
• Work across the full firmware lifecycle including requirements decomposition, architecture, RTL implementation, simulation, synthesis, implementation, and release support.
• Collaborate in Agile teams, provide clear status/risk communication, and contribute to peer reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 10% annually.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on AMD Xilinx FPGA development experience using Vivado
• RTL design skills in VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience writing and debugging routing/timing constraints (XDC) and driving timing closure.
• Experience with simulation and verification workflows plus scripting in TCL and/or Python.
• Experience in Linux-based development environments and version control workflows.
• Ability to read schematics and collaborate with hardware and software teams during integration.
• Strong lab debug and root-cause analysis skills for hardware/firmware issues.
• BS in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience; 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with high-speed interfaces and embedded processing subsystems on AMD Xilinx SoCs.
• Familiarity with secure/reliable firmware design practices for mission-critical systems.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments and automation.
• Prior defense, aerospace, communications, or radar-domain experience.
• Experience supporting production and sustainment firmware updates.
• Possess or ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance w/ CI Poly.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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