Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer / FPGA Engineer

FPGA Design Engineer (Software Defined Radio)

Location: Aberdeen, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to design, develop, and test FPGA-based capabilities for mission-critical applications. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies in a fast-paced R&D environment focused on innovation, rapid development, and practical engineering solutions.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge FPGA and embedded solutions while contributing throughout the entire product development lifecycle-from research and architecture through implementation, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test FPGA-based SDR solutions.

• Research signal processing techniques, communication protocols, and FPGA technologies.

• Develop system architectures and design documentation.

• Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA applications.

• Develop software supporting FPGA configuration, control, and data processing.

• Simulate, debug, test, and validate FPGA designs.

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and field engineers during system integration.

• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.

• Maintain coding standards and version control practices.

• Support field testing and system validation.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions.

• Strong VHDL programming experience.

• Experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus.

• Linux development experience.

• Experience with Git, SVN, or Mercurial.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred).

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• RF communications experience.

• Experience using RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Signal Generator, RSA).

• Experience with C and Python.

• Advanced VHDL development experience.

• Experience with FPGA debugging tools such as ChipScope or SignalTap.

• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience.

Benefits

• Four weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage

• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

• Employer-paid Life Insurance

• Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with company match

• Annual Bonus Program

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

If you're passionate about FPGA development, SDR technologies, and solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

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