Digital Design Engineer III-FPGA

Textron • Hunt Valley, MD

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About The Position

Textron Systems, Electronic Systems is seeking an experienced Digital Design Engineer to develop solutions across FPGA and embedded microcontroller technologies. The role works closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team and contributes to system-level architecture, design, testing, and customer support.

The engineer designs FPGA digital signal processing and logic, develops embedded microcontroller firmware, performs PCB schematic capture and supports PCB layout, and leads problem-solving and system-level design activities. The position also involves hands-on laboratory testing and debugging, supporting project milestones, and collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or guiding small engineering teams.
• Strong system integration, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Radio Frequency (RF) knowledge.
• Experience leading technical teams or complex design efforts.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement digital signal processing and logic for FPGAs (Intel/Altera or AMD/Xilinx), and develop firmware for embedded microcontrollers.
• Perform PCB schematic capture and support PCB layout, ensuring designs meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
• Lead problem-solving and system-level design activities, including requirements analysis, architecture planning, and documentation.
• Test, troubleshoot, and debug hardware hands-on in the lab using electronic test equipment.
• Support project milestones through status updates, proposal input, and participation in system testing, deployment, and customer training.
• Independently develop innovative technical solutions and collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellness program, including fitness reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level