Sr Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Canonsburg, PA

4d • $150,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer to develop, integrate, test, and support custom FPGA firmware within the Torpedo Systems Group. The group designs, develops, demonstrates, produces, assembles, tests, and delivers torpedo SONAR arrays and electronic assemblies, working with the Navy, internal production staff, and representatives from other companies to improve torpedo performance and reduce production costs.

The role involves architecting, designing, and documenting FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows; developing, simulating, and testing components for hardware integration; defining FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints; and integrating and testing firmware on target hardware. The developer will use FPGA tools and laboratory equipment, review synthesis and timing reports, troubleshoot failures, identify root causes, implement and verify fixes, and maintain configuration management documentation. The position also identifies opportunities to apply AI to continuous improvement and innovation.

The position is on-site in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. A hybrid schedule may become available in the future and would require at least three days per week on-site. Relocation assistance may be available. A Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time; U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The listed annual salary range is $150,000 to $160,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, plus at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree plus at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time; selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience implementing FPGA firmware, including custom VHDL components with state machines, synchronous/asynchronous logic, processes, and external interfaces.
• Understanding of FPGA fabric and experience working across cross-clock boundaries.
• Familiarity with Xilinx (AMD) and/or Altera (Intel) compiler, programming, and debug tools.
• Experience reviewing schematics, parts lists, and rework documentation.
• Methodical, independent problem-solving and research skills.

Nice To Haves

• Deep knowledge of FPGA fabric architecture and advanced cross-clock domain design techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx (AMD) and Altera (Intel) toolchains for synthesis, implementation, and debug.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and guide hardware rework to support firmware design.
• Track record of independently diagnosing and resolving complex integration issues.
• Experience maintaining rigorous configuration management practices in a structured engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and document FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows.
• Develop, simulate, and test firmware components in preparation for hardware integration.
• Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints; review synthesis and timing reports and address issues.
• Integrate and test firmware on target hardware using FPGA tools and laboratory equipment.
• Document failures, identify root causes, implement fixes, verify changes, and maintain configuration management documentation.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Relocation package or assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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