Eng I - Elec

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Be a part of something bigger. At BAE Systems’ FAST Labs, you’ll develop cutting-edge electronics that directly impact national security – from enhancing situational awareness for pilots to enabling critical capabilities for soldiers in the field. We are innovators, committed to delivering solutions for air, land, sea, and space. If you’re passionate about technology and want to contribute to a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply. FAST Labs thrives on collaboration and innovation, maturing and delivering leading-edge technologies to both internal and external customers. We value individuals with big ideas, a drive to accelerate technology development, and a commitment to bringing our warfighters home safely. We offer a flexible work environment that allows you to make a significant impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level FPGA Engineer to join our FAST Labs team. You’ll work within a collaborative, cross-functional hardware team, contributing to the design, development, and verification of FPGA-based systems implementing high-speed interfaces, signal processing algorithms, and embedded processor sub-systems. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will participate in all phases of the FPGA development lifecycle – from architecture definition and RTL coding to simulation, synthesis, implementation, and testing. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to innovative research products in a dynamic environment. BAE Systems offers competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package (including tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees), and a flexible work schedule, including every other Friday off. This role is a hybrid position, allowing you to balance on-site collaboration with remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with 0 – 2 yrs experience.
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Working knowledge of a Hardware Description Language (HDL) such as VHDL or Verilog.
Solid understanding of digital logic design principles, including state machines, combinational and sequential logic.
Familiarity with the fundamental architecture of FPGAs.
Familiarity with digital logic simulation tools.
Familiarity in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, MATLAB) for testbench development, embedded systems integration, or data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, with a specialization in FPGA design or digital signal processing.
Experience with FPGA development tools from Xilinx (Vivado, ISE) or Intel (Quartus Prime).
Knowledge of high-speed serial communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet).
Experience with embedded processors (e.g., ARM) and their integration with FPGAs.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl) for automation and data analysis.
Understanding of digital signal processing concepts (e.g., FFTs, filters).
Basic understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.

Responsibilities

Design, development, and verification of FPGA-based systems implementing high-speed interfaces, signal processing algorithms, and embedded processor sub-systems.
Participate in all phases of the FPGA development lifecycle – from architecture definition and RTL coding to simulation, synthesis, implementation, and testing.