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Job Description: BAE Systems, Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) has an open position for a Principal FPGA Digital 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. We are innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with 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! Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Hardware Engineering Group is looking for a Principal FPGA Digital Design Engineer to support FPGA designs through all phases of development. The ideal candidate is expected to perform activities including assisting in design architecture, ownership of RTL coding, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, basic test bench development, lab testing, product support and FPGA security.
Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.
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.
Required Skills and Education: • Current Security Clearance (Secret), or eligible to obtain one • 6+ years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree (less with an advanced degree) • Experience in FPGA or ASIC Design / Development, including: • VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding • Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado or Intel/Altera Quartus • Experience with internal logic analyzer (ILA/chipscope/signaltap) • Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa • Experience with static timing analysis and timing closure • Experience with 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.) • Experience generating scripts (Perl, Tcl, Python, shell, etc.)
• Strong debug and problem-solving skills • Lab testing support • Strong written and oral communication skills • Self-starter and a good team player • Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored
Preferred Skills and Education: • Experience with DSP fundamentals and FPGA implementation • Experience with Matlab/Simulink • Experience dealing with legacy designs • Experience in hands-on lab debug • Experience with SoC designs • Experience with Low Latency design • Working knowledge of UVM/SystemVerilog • Working knowledge of Radar systems • Working knowledge of Video/EOIR processing systems • Working knowledge of data communications (Ethernet MAC, PHY, Gig-E vision) • Working knowledge of stepper motor control • Working knowledge of C/C++
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).