Digital Design Engineer III-FPGA
About the role
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s Electronic Systems Domain. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! Textron Systems, Electronic Systems is seeking an experienced Digital Design Engineer to develop solutions across FPGA and embedded microcontroller technologies. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team and contributes to system-level architecture, design, testing, and customer support.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement digital signal processing and logic for FPGAs (Intel/Altera or AMD/Xilinx) and develop firmware for embedded microcontrollers.
- Lead problem-solving and system-level design activities, including requirements analysis, architecture planning, and documentation.
- Work hands-on in the lab to test, troubleshoot, and debug hardware using electronic test equipment.
- Support project milestones through status updates, proposal input, and participation in system testing, deployment, and customer training.
- Independently develop innovative technical solutions and collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or guiding small engineering teams.
- Strong system integration, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.
Skills
- Radio Frequency (RF) knowledge.
- Experience leading technical teams or complex design efforts.
- Familiarity with MATLAB or Simulink.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health insurance and prescription plan coverage
- Dental insurance
- Family building benefits
- Vision insurance
- Mental health resources
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Programs that provide employees time away from work