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FPGA Engineer

Corvid Technologies
Dahlgren, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
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.

About Corvid

Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in high-fidelity, computational modeling and simulation to analyze, design, and manufacture products for aerospace, DoD, and commercial customers. We offer a fast-paced and flexible work environment, where we tackle difficult, cutting-edge technical challenges using state-of-the-art technologies and resources.

Why Corvid

We value our employee-owners and in addition to offering challenging work opportunities and competitive pay, Corvid believes in providing a strong benefits package that delivers value to our team members at all stages of their career.

Our Benefits Include

  • Employee ownership through our generous 401(k) match in Corvid Stock
  • Medical insurance via Blue Cross - PPO and High-Deductible plans (with company HSA contribution)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks - based on years of industry experience not tenure
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Company provided life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
  • Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth
  • Paid gym membership

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