Sr FPGA Firmware Developer

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior FPGA Firmware Developer (Advanced Software Engineer) to develop, integrate, test, and support custom FPGA firmware within the Torpedo Systems Group (TSG). The TSG designs, develops, demonstrates, produces, assembles, tests, and delivers torpedo SONAR arrays and electronic assemblies. The team collaborates with the Navy, internal production staff, and representatives from other companies to advance torpedo performance and lower production costs.

You will be part of a team comprised of design, system engineering, and electrical engineering to develop embedded systems. This role offers the opportunity to architect and develop complex FPGA firmware solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment, with hands-on integration and debug using industry-leading tools and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and document FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows
• Develop, simulate, and test firmware components in preparation for integration
• Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints; review synthesis and timing reports and address issues
• Integrate and test firmware on target hardware using FPGA tools and laboratory equipment
• Document failures, identify root causes, implement fixes, and maintain configuration management documentation
• Collaborate with design, systems, and electrical engineering teams to identify schematic updates and hardware reworks
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time after hire (U.S. citizenship required)
• Experience implementing FPGA firmware including custom VHDL components containing state machines, synchronous/asynchronous logic, processes, and external interfaces
• Understanding of the underlying FPGA fabric and experience working across cross-clock boundaries
• Familiarity with Xilinx (AMD) and/or Altera (Intel) compiler, programming, and debug tools
• Experience reviewing schematics, parts lists, and rework documentation
• Methodical, independent problem-solving and research skills

Skills

• Familiarity with floor planning and timing optimizations
• Working knowledge of standard network protocols (e.g., IPv4, UDP, TCP/IP)
• Experience implementing custom digital signal processing filters

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule)
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams

Pay

Target salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

This position is on-site in Canonsburg, PA. A hybrid work schedule may be available but will require a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.