Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer / FPGA Engineer

FPGA Design Engineer (Software Defined Radio)

Location: Aberdeen, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to design, develop, and test FPGA-based capabilities for mission-critical applications. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies in a fast-paced R&D environment focused on innovation, rapid development, and practical engineering solutions.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge FPGA and embedded solutions while contributing throughout the entire product development lifecycle-from research and architecture through implementation, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test FPGA-based SDR solutions.
• Research signal processing techniques, communication protocols, and FPGA technologies.
• Develop system architectures and design documentation.
• Implement and optimize VHDL/Verilog code for FPGA applications.
• Develop software supporting FPGA configuration, control, and data processing.
• Simulate, debug, test, and validate FPGA designs.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and field engineers during system integration.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Maintain coding standards and version control practices.
• Support field testing and system validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience developing Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions.
• Strong VHDL programming experience.
• Experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus.
• Linux development experience.
• Experience with Git, SVN, or Mercurial.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• RF communications experience.
• Experience using RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Signal Generator, RSA).
• Experience with C and Python.
• Advanced VHDL development experience.
• Experience with FPGA debugging tools such as ChipScope or SignalTap.
• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience.
  
  

Benefits

• Four weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
  

If you're passionate about FPGA development, SDR technologies, and solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.