Job Description

FPGA Engineer

Location: Reston, Virginia, United States

Client will pay for relocation costs for those outside of the DC Metro area

About the Role:

District Partners has been engaged to assist with the hiring of an experienced FPGA Engineer to develop and implement cutting-edge solutions for mission-critical applications. This role involves working with advanced technology to support national security efforts by designing, testing, and optimizing FPGA-based systems.

What You'll Do:

Rapidly develop, test, and implement FPGA designs using Xilinx SoC/FPGA.

Integrate third-party vendor IP as needed.

Perform digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, simulation (synthesis, timing), and verification.

Participate in the entire design life cyclefrom concept and requirements gathering to hands-on testing and system deployment.

Implement various signal types, including high-speed communications (Ethernet, serial) and signal processing (analog, digital).

Ensure designs meet relevant safety and performance standards with traceability to top-level system requirements.

Troubleshoot and resolve bugs at both the HDL and system levels.

Required Qualifications:

Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

5+ years of experience in FPGA/HDL hardware design (Xilinx SoC experience highly preferred).

Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog.

Familiarity with design software such as Vivado (preferred), ModelSim, or Quartus.

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Experience in SoC hardware bring-up, preferably on ARM-based systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with FPGA interfaces and high-speed buses.

Background in designing for safety-critical functions.

Knowledge of Systems on a Chip (SoC).

Low-level firmware (C/C++) development for bring-up and testing.

Salary Range $140,000 - $205,000 USD

The salary range is an estimate based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skill set. Compensation packages may also include equity grants or other benefits.

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