Senior Digital Design Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer in Frederick, Maryland. The role involves leading engineering teams, designing and developing systems, and ensuring project completion within budget and timeline. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in FPGA design and demonstrate technical leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible schedules

Paid leave

Community service hours

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in FPGA design.
• Fluency in relevant technologies.
• Ability to lead a technical group independently.

Responsibilities

• Involved in FPGA Design, System Simulation, Synthesis, and Verification activities.
• Responsible for leading a group of engineers.
• Conduct functional and performance analysis for digital components.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Computer-aided engineering software

Job description

Job ID: 110971

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. Our technology, from air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Involved in FPGA Design, System Simulation, Synthesis, Resource and Power Utilization analysis, Place and Route, Timing analysis, Verification, and Integration activities. Generate and execute constraint-driven synthesis and timing closure techniques.
• May also be involved with design, build, and test of cutting-edge devices containing both digital and optical hardware. Contribute to digital hardware requirements analysis, definition, and management. Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g., signal integrity, power, etc.), interface analysis and definition for the design, integration, and verification of digital components, equipment, and systems.
• Responsible for leading a group of engineers on a technical activity and ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
• Use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software as required. Review customer specifications and develop designs to support them, considering cost as a key variable.
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Drive the program design to meet cost and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop prototypes to mitigate key development risks.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with team members and customers.
• Participate in proposal preparations.
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned.
• Support and promote the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Attend engineering, customer, or business meetings as appropriate.
• Lead less-experienced engineers.

Part II Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with at least 5 years of experience.
• Fluency in relevant technologies and application domain.
• Ability to independently lead a technical group.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We support wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We foster career growth through various programs and activities, and emphasize work-life balance with flexible schedules, paid leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.