FPGA Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Chelmsford, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the FPGA Design Engineer for the FPGA & Digital Design team at Lockheed Martin’s Chelmsford, MA campus. Our team creates cutting edge digital and FPGA solutions that power multi function missile modules, wireless datalink communications and high performance microwave systems. What You Will Be Doing As the FPGA Design Engineer you will turn challenging concepts into reliable hardware and firmware that meet strict size, weight, power and security requirements. You will partner with FPGA specialists, microwave experts and cross functional groups to deliver end to end digital solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, coding and verifying complex FPGA architectures that embed DSP, SDR, encryption, networking and microwave circuit control. Developing RTL logic, register transfer level code and supporting circuitry for multi function modules. Creating and maintaining firmware and design requirement documents that define system architecture and performance targets. Performing hardware and firmware debugging in the lab using state of the art test equipment and oscilloscopes. Leveraging the latest FPGA families with embedded ARM processors to meet software hardware integration goals. Conducting peer reviews of firmware code and digital designs to ensure quality, standards compliance and traceability. Selecting devices, evaluating part availability and managing component obsolescence to keep designs manufacturable and affordable. Working closely with test, mechanical and manufacturing engineering teams to validate designs through prototypes, SIL/HIL testing and production hand offs. Supporting wireless datalink communication system development for missile and fire control applications. Contributing to continuous learning initiatives, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior engineers in best practices. Why Join Us Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Requirements

BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Embedded software development knowledge focused on Software‑Defined Radio (SDR) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) systems.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming is required.
Demonstrated ability to design DSP algorithms using MATLAB, C/C++ and HDL code.
Some experience in implementing digital logic designs using both traditional RTL (HDL) and modern HLS methodologies for FPGAs.
Hands on experience with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, Bash, batch files, and make files.
Proficient with version‑control systems, particularly Git.
Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems in the lab using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to multi-task are required.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Experience with AMD, Intel and Microsemi FPGA’s with embedded ARM (SOC) processors and tools.
Knowledge of wireless communications and antennas as it applies to microwave designs.
Familiar with serial communication protocols, including I²C, SPI, UART, and RS‑422.
Proficient in software development across both Linux and Windows operating systems.
Familiar with Atlassian Jira (or comparable tools) for software issue tracking and sprint management.
Proficient in hardware board bring‑up for CCA and PCB assemblies.
Prior engineering experience in aerospace, aeronautics, defense, space.

Responsibilities

Designing, coding and verifying complex FPGA architectures that embed DSP, SDR, encryption, networking and microwave circuit control.
Developing RTL logic, register transfer level code and supporting circuitry for multi function modules.
Creating and maintaining firmware and design requirement documents that define system architecture and performance targets.
Performing hardware and firmware debugging in the lab using state of the art test equipment and oscilloscopes.
Leveraging the latest FPGA families with embedded ARM processors to meet software hardware integration goals.
Conducting peer reviews of firmware code and digital designs to ensure quality, standards compliance and traceability.
Selecting devices, evaluating part availability and managing component obsolescence to keep designs manufacturable and affordable.
Working closely with test, mechanical and manufacturing engineering teams to validate designs through prototypes, SIL/HIL testing and production hand offs.
Supporting wireless datalink communication system development for missile and fire control applications.
Contributing to continuous learning initiatives, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior engineers in best practices.