Embedded FPGA Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

4d•$86,800 - $198,000•Remote

About The Position

Embedded FPGA Engineer The Opportunity: We are seeking a motivated FPGA, and software engineer to support the development, optimization, and deployment of digital signal processing (DSP) functions on a SOSA/VPX system. As a member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating system components. You will contribute to building Rf signal processing applications on an embedded platform and with cutting edge FPGAs. As an FPGA developer, you should be comfortable with traditional processes such as writing HDL, using Vitis HLS. Additionally, you should be willing to learn new development acceleration tools that are outside of the traditional workflow. This role is ideal if you are an individual who demonstrates independence and excels as a self-guided learner and are able to proactively acquire new skills and knowledge. The ideal candidate is comfortable working both collaboratively within a diverse, cross-functional team and as an individual contributor, taking initiative and ownership of their tasks. Adaptability, strong communication, and a willingness to share expertise are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Requirements

3+ years of experience developing FPGA or SDR solutions
Experience with Python, C++ Embedded, MATLAB, or languages used for modeling DSP algorithms
Experience using Agile processes and tools, including Jira or confluence
Experience with FPGA design using Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, or HLS along with evaluation tools such as simulation, synthesis, fitting, timing analysis, implementation, and debug
Experience with Xilinx, Vitis, Vivado or FPGA development ecosystems and scripting such as tcl
Experience with Linux/UNIX development environments and scripting languages.
Knowledge of digital design fundamentals, streaming architectures, pipelining, buffering, and data‑path timing
Ability to read hardware schematics and work with lab equipment, including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering field

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing or prototyping DSP algorithms in hardware
Experience with SOSA/VPX systems
Experience developing HLS‑friendly algorithms and optimizing C/C++ code for hardware translation
Experience with porting and adapting vendor RF transceiver reference designs, such as RTL, IP cores, and drivers, to FPGA evaluation boards and custom platforms
Experience with RF testing
Experience with high‑speed digital interfaces, such as AXI‑Stream, AXI‑Lite, DMA, and custom streaming buses
Experience with GPU acceleration, parallel computing, or high‑bandwidth data processing
Experience gathering requirements, shaping development roadmaps, or supporting Agile workflows
Experience with modern agentic engineering workflows, including AI‑driven automation for FPGA design, simulation, synthesis, or testing
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

Design and implement FPGA‑based DSP systems using, HDL, Vitis HLS and modern FPGA toolchains
Develop and optimize DSP algorithms including filtering, detection, synchronization, modulation and demodulation, transforms into high‑throughput, resource‑efficient hardware blocks
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate FPGA designs with software, firmware, and larger system architectures
Test, verify, and validate FPGA designs, ensuring functional correctness, stability, and performance under real‑time constraints
Optimize designs for timing, area, power, and throughput using HLS directives and traditional FPGA workflows
Develop reusable hardware IP blocks, enabling scalable DSP pipelines and accelerating future development
Maintain documentation, including design notes, block diagrams, interface definitions, user guides, and workflow references
Contribute to innovation, identifying new techniques and technologies that improve FPGA development efficiency, DSP performance, or overall system capability