FPGA Design & Analysis Engineer III

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an FPGA Design & Analysis Engineer III to support a leading aerospace and defense program in El Segundo, CA. This role will focus on advanced FPGA development, integration, and implementation for next-generation microelectronics systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGA technologies, HDL development, timing closure, and FPGA implementation activities. This is a fully onsite role located in El Segundo, CA. Candidates must hold an active secret clearance. Responsibilities Include: Analyze system and customer requirements to develop FPGA architectures and detailed design solutions.Maintain and expand existing FPGA top-level designs by implementing new functionality and interfaces.Integrate third-party and internally developed IP cores into FPGA-based systems.Create and update FPGA constraint files and implementation strategies.Perform synthesis, simulation, place-and-route, and timing closure activities.Troubleshoot and resolve static timing violations and design implementation issues.Program and validate FPGA devices, primarily utilizing Xilinx/AMD Versal, UltraScale, and UltraScale+ product families.Support hardware/software integration, verification, and system-level testing efforts.Participate in design reviews, technical analyses, and engineering documentation activities.Collaborate with system, software, and hardware engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle. Required Qualifications Include: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical discipline.2+ years of FPGA design experience.Strong experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado.Proficiency in Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.Experience with advanced FPGA implementation techniques, including:SynthesisPlace-and-RouteTiming ClosureConstraints ManagementDemonstrated ability to develop complex HDL designs beyond simple IP integration.Experience troubleshooting and resolving static timing violations. Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of FPGA and/or ASIC design experience.Experience with Xilinx/AMD Versal devices.Advanced FPGA architecture, implementation, and optimization expertise.Experience supporting hardware/software integration in complex embedded systems. Required Skills: FPGA DesignAMD VivadoXilinx FPGA TechnologiesVerilog/SystemVerilogTiming ClosureFPGA ConstraintsSynthesis & Place-and-Route Salary and Benefits Include: Salary Range: $120,000-135,000 **depending on experience** Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays