Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineering- FPGA

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an FPGA-focused Electrical Engineer to design, implement, and verify DSP algorithms in FPGA firmware for modem and RF communication systems. The role requires collaboration across teams to translate requirements into reliable FPGA-based solutions.

Applicants should have hands-on FPGA experience, knowledge of high-speed interfaces, and the ability to work toward a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2 years of related experience; or Master’s Degree with 0–2 years; or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in FPGA-based design and verification for modem/RF/ Satellite systems.
• Familiarity with high-level verification plans and test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate FPGA algorithms in Firmware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design requirements.
• Develop verification test plans aligned with system requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and document results.
• Analyze timing, clock domains, and data paths in FPGA designs.
• Support high-speed interfaces (e.g., GigE, SERDES, LVDS).
• Work toward obtaining US security clearance.

Skills

FPGA development

Signal processing

Verilog/VHDL

Firmware development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Quartus

ModelSim/Questa

MATLAB/Simulink

FPGA vendor tools (Microsemi, Intel, Xilinx)

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, Electrical Engineering- FPGA

Job Code: 43804

Job Location: Palm Bay / Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Specialist FPGA Electrical Engineer with a desire to work in a cooperative team environment to develop and verify embedded Modem and RF Communication Systems Digital Signal processing solutions in FPGA firmware. As an FPGA Developer, you will be required to analyze requirements, architect, and design FPGA based solutions for Modems, RF Transmission Systems, and Satellite Communication Systems. As an established pioneer in space exploration and military/defense technology, L3Harris is a first-rank engineering and production company.

Essential Functions

• Utilize, implement, and validate algorithms in FPGAs and Firmware.
• Work with cross functional teams as needed to define and refine design requirements.
• Assist in development of high-level and detailed verification test plans consistent with system requirements and specifications
• Prepare and participate in design and implementation reviews.
• Perform detailed analysis including requirements analysis, component synthesis, timing, and clock domain crossings.
• Experience in signal processing for RF communications systems.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE, EET, or CE) and minimum 2 years prior related experience; OR Graduate/Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE, EET, or ECE) and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Xilinx Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim/Questa or equivalent logic simulation tools
• MATLAB/Simulink experience is a plus
• Standard streaming and memory mapped interfaces (Avalon, AMBA, etc.)
• Experience with FPGA vendor tools (Microsemi, Intel, Xilinx)
• Exposure to digital hardware design, interfaces, and architectures.
  • NAND, NOR, and DDR memory interfaces
  • GigE, 10GigE, GigE Vision
  • High Speed Serializers and Deserializers (SERDES)
  • LVDS, RS-422, I2C, SPI
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and test processes
• Experience with High Complexity FPGA Digital Design Techniques and Devices.
• Experience implementing signal processing algorithms in FPGAs
• Experience in communication system signal processing theory and waveform design

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.