Staff FPGA Engineer – Defense Systems (Reston, VA)

VTG; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a Staff FPGA Engineer to rapidly develop, test, and implement FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms in Reston, VA. This role requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, and simulation to contribute to defense projects.

The position demands 12+ years of FPGA design experience, familiarity with Vivado/ModelSim/Quartus, ARM-based bring-up, and an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Collaboration and fast-paced problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in FPGA design and development.
• Proficient with VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Experience with Xilinx SoC and ARM-based bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Integrate third-party IP as needed.
• Oversee full design lifecycle from requirements to board bring-up.
• Implement high-speed interfaces and signal processing.
• Ensure designs meet safety and performance standards with traceability.
• Investigate and resolve HDL/system-level bugs.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog

FPGA design

Xilinx SoC

ARM bring-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Vivado

ModelSim

Quartus

Job description

VTG is seeking a Staff FPGA Engineer to rapidly develop, test, and implement FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms in Reston, VA. This role requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, and simulation to contribute to defense projects.

The position demands 12+ years of FPGA design experience, familiarity with Vivado/ModelSim/Quartus, ARM-based bring-up, and an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Collaboration and fast-paced problem-solving are essential.