Senior FPGA Electrical Engineer – Signal Processing

Employment Type: Full-Time (9/80 Schedule)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense

Job Summary

Our Client is seeking a Senior FPGA Electrical Engineer to support the development of advanced tactical communication systems. This role focuses on FPGA-based digital design and verification, working within cross-functional engineering teams to architect, implement, and validate complex modem and signal processing solutions in programmable logic devices.

Position Impact

This position plays a critical role in delivering high-performance, mission-ready communication technologies by designing and verifying FPGA firmware that supports secure, reliable signal processing in demanding operational environments.

As a Senior FPGA Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

FPGA Design & Architecture

• Analyze system requirements and architect FPGA-based digital processing solutions.

• Implement complex modem and DSP algorithms in FPGA or ASIC environments.

• Develop RTL designs using VHDL (or Verilog).

• Integrate FPGA firmware onto hardware platforms.

Verification & Validation

• Develop self-checking test benches using SystemVerilog.

• Create detailed verification plans aligned with system specifications.

• Perform design validation, trade studies, and performance analysis.

• Support integration, test, and system-level verification activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to refine requirements and implement solutions.

• Present technical reviews and status briefings to internal stakeholders.

• Support lifecycle phases including design, test, operation, and sustainment.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 7+ years of FPGA or ASIC development experience in embedded systems.

• Strong experience with RTL development using VHDL or Verilog.

• Experience with FPGA verification methodologies using SystemVerilog.

• Experience implementing and verifying complex digital signal processing or modem-based systems.

• Familiarity with vendor-specific FPGA implementation tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Libero).

• Experience working in Linux-based development environments.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DSP modeling tools such as MATLAB or Simulink.

• Knowledge of communication system signal processing theory and waveform design.

• Experience with scripting languages such as TCL or Python.

• Familiarity with UVM and FPGA verification tools (e.g., Questa).

• Experience in RF modem design and testing environments.

• Active U.S. security clearance.

• Experience with source control tools such as Git or SVN.

Support for Your Career and Life

• Alternative 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Relocation assistance available

• Exposure to advanced aerospace and defense technologies

• Long-term growth within secure communication systems engineering