Senior FPGA Architect – High-Rel Flight-Test Hardware

DY4 Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc.; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright TTC in Newtown, PA seeks a Senior FPGA Development Engineer to lead FPGA firmware design for ruggedized embedded systems, aligning with aerospace and defense requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware/FPGA design, Verilog/VHDL, and the ability to mentor engineers while collaborating with systems and software teams.

Candidates must be a sole US citizen and able to obtain/maintain DoD clearance; competitive compensation and benefits available.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development, with expertise in FPGA digital hardware design.
• Experience with all stages of FPGA development including requirements management, architecture, design, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and validation in hardware.
• FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL.
• Deep understanding of architecting FPGA designs and tradeoffs in high reliability design environments.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of complex design challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with embedded software and hardware engineers.
• Sole US citizen able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of FPGA firmware.
• Oversee and contribute to FPGA design activities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership with systems engineers to define FPGA-based hardware architectures and system-level solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust products optimizing for the best design solution.
• Drive creation of technical documentation related to FPGA development, including flow charts and design specs.

Skills

FPGA design

Leadership

Verilog/VHDL

Hardware design

Education

BS in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

MS in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Job description

Curtiss-Wright TTC in Newtown, PA seeks a Senior FPGA Development Engineer to lead FPGA firmware design for ruggedized embedded systems, aligning with aerospace and defense requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware/FPGA design, Verilog/VHDL, and the ability to mentor engineers while collaborating with systems and software teams.

Candidates must be a sole US citizen and able to obtain/maintain DoD clearance; competitive compensation and benefits available.