FPGA Engineer

Corvid Technologies is seeking qualified Engineering candidates to join our Contractor Support

role with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This position will be

based in Dahlgren, VA and located at a Government facility. This role will support Hypersonic

Weapons and Guided Munitions programs. As a contractor engineer, you will play a crucial role

in supporting Government and Military personnel, utilizing your expertise to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 6 years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
  
  

Security Clearance Requirements

Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for

Secret clearance at this location.

Background

Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in high-fidelity, computational modeling

and simulation. With a team of over 500 engineers and scientists, three-fourths of whom hold

advanced degrees, Corvid is at the forefront of technological innovation. We offer a fast-paced

and flexible work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Corvid Technologies

provides diverse research opportunities and a creative work environment within a small team

while offering access to cutting edge computational technologies and resources.

Why Corvid?

We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Benefits for full-time

Employees Include

• Paid gym membership
• Flexible schedules
• Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• ESOP (Employee stock ownership program) matched up to 6%
• Three weeks starting PTO; increasing with tenure
• Continued education and training opportunities
• Uncapped incentive opportunities
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected

veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.