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Senior FPGA Design Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Manchester, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior FPGA Design Engineer!

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

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.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
•4 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: $97008 - $164914

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $97,008 - $164,914

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