FPGA Design Engineer II

Job Description Job Description : BAE Systems is seeking a FPGA Design Engineer II
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At BAE Systems, we deliver a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. If you are an individual that enjoys a cohesive team environment and is interested in a variety of challenges across a variety of products, then we are interested in hearing from you!
Electronic Combat Solutions Hardware Engineering Group is looking for a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to support FPGA designs through all phases of development. The ideal candidate is expected to perform activities including assisting in requirements generation and implementation, ownership of RTL coding, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, basic test bench development, lab testing and debug, and product support.
**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status along with the ability to obtain a minimum of Secret Clearance**
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.
This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
#ESFPGA Required Education, Experience, & Skills •2+ years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree (less years with advanced degree)
•Current Security Clearance (Secret), or eligible to obtain one
•Experience in FPGA (preferred) or ASIC Design / Development
•VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding
•Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado or Intel/Altera Quartus
•Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa
•Experience with static timing analysis and clock domain crossing techniques
•Experience with high speed interfaces like SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS
•Familiarity with revision control (GIT, CVS, Clearcase, Subversion, etc.)
•Some Experience generating scripts (Perl, Tcl, Python, shell, etc.)
•Strong debug and problem solving skills
•Strong written and oral communication skills
•Self-starter and a good team player
•Willingness to be mentored Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills •Ability to implement requirements into micro-architecture
•Experience modifying and enhancing legacy FPGA designs
•Experience in working independently as part of a design team a plus
•Experience in hardware design and hands-on lab debug
•Experience working with FPGA design verification teams​​​​​​
•Some experience with data conversion techniques (ADC/DAC) a plus
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.