Senior FPGA Development Engineer

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

Senior FPGA Development Engineer

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to join our team in Newtown, PA!

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in electronic hardware circuit design and development.

As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a core component of Data Acquisition and Network Recorder products that play a critical role in flight test analysis.

You will be part of a dynamic engineering team that leads the development of ruggedized embedded systems, that meet stringent commercial and military product requirements.

Location: Newtown, PA

Salary Range: $115,000 - $137,000 per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Pennsylvania. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Lead the design and development of FPGA firmware.
• Oversee and contribute to FPGA design activities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership working with systems engineers to define FPGA based hardware architectures and system-level solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including embedded software and hardware engineers, to develop robust products optimizing for the best product design solution.
• Drive the creation of technical documentation related to FPGA development, including flow charts, design specifications, and contribute to end-user product documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical expertise and leadership in problem-solving.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for fielded products related to the FPGA elements of the design, supporting design improvements and obsolescence management related activities.
• Undertake any other activities necessary to support end-product development as requested by management.

What You Bring:

• 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 when operating in a high reliability design environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of complex design challenges.
• Strong communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively with embedded software personnel and hardware design engineers during product development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.
• Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be a sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

About Us:

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Join the WRIGHT Team! TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, are a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights. TTC have a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial and business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters and receivers, and telemetry expansion cards. To Learn more, please visit us at Curtiss Wright | TTC #LI-TS1

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.

Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.