FPGA Engineer

CX2 • El Segundo, CA

2d • $110,000 - $165,000

About The Position

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.

We are seeking a talented FPGA Engineer to design and implement high-performance digital solutions for advanced defense systems. This role supports mission-critical applications including radar, electronic warfare (EW), and communications requiring real-time processing and high-reliability hardware design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum of 2 years' professional experience within the aerospace & defense industry
• Minimum 2 years' experience using FPGA toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus)
• Proficiency in HDLs (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog)
• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals (timing, clock domains, pipelining)
• Experience with simulation/verification tools (ModelSim, Questa, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with defense systems (radar, EW, communications)
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) implementation and fixed-point math
• Proficient in scripting languages (Tcl, bash, Python)
• Familiarity with embedded software integration on SoCs
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (JESD204, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR)
• Familiarity with SoC platforms (e.g., Xilinx Zynq, RFSoC)
• Understanding of RF signal chains and systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize FPGA-based digital systems for real-time defense applications
• Implement RTL designs (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) for high-speed data processing
• Perform simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and timing closure
• Develop and integrate DSP algorithms in hardware (e.g., FFTs, filters, modulation)
• Interface with high-speed ADCs/DACs, RF front ends, and embedded processors
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation in lab environments
• Collaborate with RF, systems, and software engineers to ensure system performance
• Document designs, requirements, and verification results

What This Job Offers

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