Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - FPGA VHDL Design (Sign on Bonus)
About The Position
BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) is hiring a Senior Principal FPGA Digital Design Engineer to develop and support complex defense products and technologies. The role supports the company’s “Design it Right” initiative and offers the opportunity to build product knowledge and advance technical skills while working with innovative technologies in a hybrid work format. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytically strong, committed to continuous improvement, and able to mentor others. The engineer will support FPGA designs throughout all phases of development, including design architecture, RTL coding ownership, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, basic test bench development, laboratory testing, product support, and FPGA security.
Requirements
- Eligible to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree; less experience may be required with an advanced degree.
- Experience in FPGA or ASIC design and development.
- VHDL coding (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Laboratory testing support experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter and as a team player.
- Ability and willingness to mentor and be mentored.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DSP fundamentals and FPGA implementation.
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
- Experience working with legacy designs.
- Working knowledge of UVM/SystemVerilog.
- Working knowledge of data communications, including Ethernet MAC, PHY, and Gig-E Vision.
- Working knowledge of C/C++.
- Active Department of Defense security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Support FPGA designs through all phases of development.
- Assist with design architecture.
- Own RTL coding.
- Perform synthesis, place and route, and timing closure.
- Develop basic test benches.
- Support laboratory testing and products.
- Work on FPGA security.
- Mentor others and contribute to continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Other incentives may be available depending on position level and job specifics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
