Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer
Clearance Jobs - Dahlgren, Virginia, United States, 22448
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Join JRC's Strategic Defense & International Operations (SDIO) Team as a FPGA Engineer! We are actively searching for a Mid-Level FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting the Hypersonics Projectiles Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren and contributes to the development of high-performance digital systems. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for complex hardware applications. You will work with VHDL, Verilog, and high-level synthesis tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and reliable hardware integration. As a FPGA Engineer with JRC, you will: Design and develop FPGA-based architectures for real-time and high-speed applications. Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA designs. Conduct simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis to ensure performance optimization. Perform debugging and validation of FPGA designs using industry-standard tools and methodologies. Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to develop integrated solutions. Develop and maintain FPGA testbenches for functional verification. Contribute to system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA-based hardware. Document design specifications, implementation details, and test results. What you bring to the table... Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience in FPGA design and development. An active security clearance at the Secret level. Proficiency in HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog) and FPGA development tools (Vivado, Quartus, etc.). Strong understanding of digital logic design, high-speed interfaces, and embedded systems. Experience with hardware/software co-design and debugging tools (Oscilloscope, JTAG, Signal Analyzer). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time and able to twist, bend and squat periodically. Bonus points for: Experience with Xilinx, Altera (Intel FPGA), or Lattice FPGA architectures. Knowledge of C/C++, Python for FPGA development. Understanding of high-performance computing, signal processing, and networking applications. Familiarity with System Verilog, UVM methodology, or high-level synthesis (HLS).