Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer

National Society for Black Engineers; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of advanced electronics development. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that supports national security, collaborating with a dedicated team in a flexible work environment. You will engage in all phases of FPGA design, from requirements generation to testing and debugging, ensuring high-quality solutions. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about technology and looking to make a significant impact in the defense sector.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in FPGA or ASIC design with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong debugging skills and experience with high-speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Support FPGA designs through all development phases including RTL coding.
• Conduct lab testing, debugging, and product support.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog HDL

FPGA Design

ASIC Design

Digital Simulation

Debugging Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel/Altera Quartus

Modelsim

Questa

Revision Control Systems

Perl

Tcl

Python

Shell Scripting

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer.

Our employees work on advanced electronics, from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. We develop technology across air, land, sea, and space, innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment allows you to make an impact while maintaining your personal life. Our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Join us to build your career.

We deliver products and services for air, land, and naval forces, along with electronics, security, IT solutions, and customer support. If you enjoy teamwork and diverse challenges, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

The Electronic Combat Solutions Hardware Engineering Group seeks a Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer to support FPGA designs through all development phases. Responsibilities include requirements generation, design architecture, RTL coding, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, test bench development, lab testing, debugging, and product support.

Note: Due to a government contract, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required. The role is onsite full-time due to collaboration needs.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree (less with advanced degree)
• Current or eligible for Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in FPGA or ASIC design/development
• Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog HDL
• Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado or Intel/Altera Quartus
• Digital simulation experience (Modelsim/Questa)
• Experience with static timing analysis and clock domain crossing
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS)
• Familiarity with revision control systems
• Script generation experience (Perl, Tcl, Python, Shell)
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated team player, willing to mentor and learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to translate high-level requirements into micro-architecture
• Experience modifying legacy FPGA designs
• Leadership experience in design teams
• Hands-on hardware design and debug experience
• Experience with FPGA verification teams
• Knowledge of data conversion techniques (ADC/DAC)

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $126,610 - $215,270. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental/military leave, and recognition programs.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a U.S. subsidiary of an international defense company, delivering a range of products and services for defense and security. We focus on technology that defends national security and makes a global impact. Our Electronic Systems division employs over 14,000 professionals innovating in defense and electronics across the globe.