Senior FPGA Design Engineer

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior FPGA Digital Design Engineer to join the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Hardware Engineering Group. The ideal candidate will support FPGA designs through all phases of development, contributing to projects that span air, land, sea, and space. Our team develops cutting-edge technology for defense and security applications, offering a flexible work environment and opportunities to make a global impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist in FPGA design architecture and own RTL coding
• Perform synthesis, place and route, and timing closure
• Develop basic test benches and conduct lab testing
• Provide product support and ensure FPGA security
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate in a team environment
• Debug and troubleshoot design issues

Requirements

• Current Security Clearance (Secret) or eligibility to obtain one
• 4+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree (less with an advanced degree)
• Experience in FPGA or ASIC design/development, including VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding
• Proficiency with digital design tools and simulators
• Experience with clock domain crossing techniques
• Familiarity with designer-level test benches (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog)
• Knowledge of revision control systems (GIT, CVS, Clearcase, Subversion, etc.)
• Experience with static timing analysis tools and timing closure
• Working knowledge of internal logic analyzers (ILA/chipscope/signaltap)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter with strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DSP fundamentals and FPGA implementation
• Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink
• Experience with legacy designs and hardware lab debug
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado or Intel/Altera Quartus
• Experience running digital simulations with Modelsim/QuestaSim
• Scripting experience (Perl, Tcl, Python, shell, etc.)
• Working knowledge of UVM/SystemVerilog
• Familiarity with Radar systems, Video/IR processing, or stepper motor control
• Experience with C/C++
• Knowledge of high-speed ADC/DAC interfaces, SERDES, or PCIe

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
• Disability, life, and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program and legal plan
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave programs (parental, military, bereavement, sick leave)
• Employee recognition program with monetary and non-monetary awards
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $97,008 – $164,914. Individual salaries are determined by factors such as business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications (skills, education, and experience).