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Job Description
You will be the FPGA & EE Design Engineer for the FPGA & Digital Design team at Lockheed Martin's Chelmsford, MA campus. Our team creates cutting edge digital and FPGA solutions that power multi function missile modules, wireless datalink communications and high performance microwave systems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the FPGA & EE Design Engineer you will turn challenging concepts into reliable hardware and firmware that meet strict size, weight, power and security requirements. You will partner with FPGA specialists, microwave experts and cross functional groups to deliver end to end digital solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
Designing, coding and verifying complex FPGA architectures that embed DSP, SDR, encryption, networking and microwave circuit control.
Developing RTL logic, register transfer level code and supporting circuitry for multi function modules.
Creating and maintaining firmware and design requirement documents that define system architecture and performance targets.
Performing hardware and firmware debugging in the lab using state of the art test equipment and oscilloscopes.
Leveraging the latest FPGA families with embedded ARM processors to meet software hardware integration goals.
Conducting peer reviews of firmware code and digital designs to ensure quality, standards compliance and traceability.
Selecting devices, evaluating part availability and managing component obsolescence to keep designs manufacturable and affordable.
Working closely with test, mechanical and manufacturing engineering teams to validate designs through prototypes, SIL/HIL testing and production hand offs.
Supporting wireless datalink communication system development for missile and fire control applications.
Contributing to continuous learning initiatives, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior engineers in best practices.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications
BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Knowledge in developing FPGA and/or ASIC with HDL code in Verilog, System Verilog, and/or VHDL.
Knowledge in developing verification test-benches to simulate the HDL code using tools such as Siemens ModelSim or QuestaSim, Synopsys VCS, or comparable simulators.
Some experience in FPGA design with tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Intel Quartus, and Synplify.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and FPGA issues in the lab using test equipment such as DMM's, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills
MS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Familiarity with schematic capture tools such as Altium, Xpedition, or OrCAD, combined with some experience in digital or analog circuit design.
Some experience with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, Bash, batch files, and make files.
Effective Teamwork And Strong Multitasking Skills Are Required.
Experience with Microsemi and AMD FPGA's with embedded ARM (SOC) processors and tools.
Some software development experience in C/C or High-Level Synthesis (HLS) for RTL and System-on-Chip (SoC) implementations on FPGAs.
Knowledge in performing FPGA timing closure, power estimate and pin assignments.
Familiarity with the use of version-control tools such as Git, Bitbucket or equivalent tool.
Familiar with serial communication protocols, including I C, SPI, UART, and RS 422.
Familiar with Atlassian Jira (or comparable tools) for software issue tracking and sprint management.
Proficient in hardware board bring up for CCA and PCB assemblies.
Prior engineering experience in aerospace, aeronautics, defense, space.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
You will be the FPGA & EE Design Engineer for the FPGA & Digital Design team at Lockheed Martin's Chelmsford, MA campus. Our team creates cutting edge digital and FPGA solutions that power multi function missile modules, wireless datalink communications and high performance microwave systems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the FPGA & EE Design Engineer you will turn challenging concepts into reliable hardware and firmware that meet strict size, weight, power and security requirements. You will partner with FPGA specialists, microwave experts and cross functional groups to deliver end to end digital solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
Designing, coding and verifying complex FPGA architectures that embed DSP, SDR, encryption, networking and microwave circuit control.
Developing RTL logic, register transfer level code and supporting circuitry for multi function modules.
Creating and maintaining firmware and design requirement documents that define system architecture and performance targets.
Performing hardware and firmware debugging in the lab using state of the art test equipment and oscilloscopes.
Leveraging the latest FPGA families with embedded ARM processors to meet software hardware integration goals.
Conducting peer reviews of firmware code and digital designs to ensure quality, standards compliance and traceability.
Selecting devices, evaluating part availability and managing component obsolescence to keep designs manufacturable and affordable.
Working closely with test, mechanical and manufacturing engineering teams to validate designs through prototypes, SIL/HIL testing and production hand offs.
Supporting wireless datalink communication system development for missile and fire control applications.
Contributing to continuous learning initiatives, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior engineers in best practices.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications
BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Knowledge in developing FPGA and/or ASIC with HDL code in Verilog, System Verilog, and/or VHDL.
Knowledge in developing verification test-benches to simulate the HDL code using tools such as Siemens ModelSim or QuestaSim, Synopsys VCS, or comparable simulators.
Some experience in FPGA design with tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Intel Quartus, and Synplify.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and FPGA issues in the lab using test equipment such as DMM's, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills
MS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field.
Familiarity with schematic capture tools such as Altium, Xpedition, or OrCAD, combined with some experience in digital or analog circuit design.
Some experience with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, Bash, batch files, and make files.
Effective Teamwork And Strong Multitasking Skills Are Required.
Experience with Microsemi and AMD FPGA's with embedded ARM (SOC) processors and tools.
Some software development experience in C/C or High-Level Synthesis (HLS) for RTL and System-on-Chip (SoC) implementations on FPGAs.
Knowledge in performing FPGA timing closure, power estimate and pin assignments.
Familiarity with the use of version-control tools such as Git, Bitbucket or equivalent tool.
Familiar with serial communication protocols, including I C, SPI, UART, and RS 422.
Familiar with Atlassian Jira (or comparable tools) for software issue tracking and sprint management.
Proficient in hardware board bring up for CCA and PCB assemblies.
Prior engineering experience in aerospace, aeronautics, defense, space.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Salary : $70,100 - $123,625