Sr. Specialist, FPGA Electrical Design Engineer 1

L3Harris Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer focused on Digital Design/FPGA. You will contribute to wireless digital communications, modems, and DSP-based systems across the full design lifecycle—from proposal to verification testing.

The role emphasizes collaboration, with individual contributions valued. A strong background in HDL, FPGA toolchains, and high‑speed interfaces is required, in addition to a U.S. security clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering with related experience.
• Experience with FPGA design for wireless DSP/modem systems.
• Proficiency in HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and HDL toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify FPGA solutions from proposal to testing.
• Work on wireless digital communication and electronic warfare systems.
• Interface with team for high-speed data paths and DSP blocks.

Skills

FEC

Modulation

Demodulation

Digital filters

Electronic Warfare

Networking

FPGA verification

VHDL/Verilog

C/C++

ModelSim

Vivado/ISE

Altera Quartus

Git/JIRA

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years

Graduate Degree +4 years

In lieu of a degree, 10 years experience

Tools

ModelSim

Synplicity

Xilinx Vivado/ISE

Altera Quartus

Git/Bitbucket

JIRA

MATLAB

SystemC

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: Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer (Digital Design/FPGA)

Job Code: 43794

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

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

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented FPGA design engineer with industry experience in wireless digital communications, modems, networking, and/or digital signal processing (DSP). We design advanced wireless digital communication systems and electronic warfare systems. Development efforts include the whole lifecycle of designs from proposals, requirement definition, coding, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and verification testing. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys challenging work with a team of talented engineers and can work well both with a team and as an individual contributor. San Diego provides incredible 365-day outdoor recreation options and cultural experiences, and L3Harris values your work/life balance so you can enjoy these opportunities.

Desired technical experience or education include:

• Forward Error Correction (FEC)
• Modulation
• Demodulation
• Digital filters
• Electronic Warfare
• Industry standard interfaces (e.g. 10/100/1000 Ethernet, SPI, UART, SDRAM, DDR3, JESD, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Networking
• FPGA verification through simulation and unit testing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in either VHDL (preferred) or Verilog development languages.
• Experience implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices. Equivalent experience in ASIC design is also applicable.
• Experience with modem FPGA development including Discrete-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Digital Communications is highly desired. Modem or high-speed DSP data paths, digital filters, FFTs, and error-correction codes, Turbo or LDPC is preferred.
• Experience in simulation, synthesis, and placement software tools such as ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx Vivado / ISE and/or Altera Quartus development tool sets.
• Experience with HLS (High-Level Synthesis)
• Experience in laboratory debug techniques using digital scopes, logic analyzers, BERTS, and other complex measurement devices.
• FPGA Design using High-speed serial interfaces (3+ Gbps)
• Experience with software and FPGA interface, memory controllers, and high speed interfaces.
• Must have experience with Testbench Architectures, working knowledge of Matlab, SystemC, C, and/or C++.
• Must be able to read, understand and review schematic drawings.
• Familiarity with code revision management tools such as Git/Bitbucket and JIRA.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $106,500-$197,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

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