System Engineer Principal; FPGA Security Clearance

Position: System Engineer Support Principal (FPGA experience) with Security Clearance
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time System Engineer Support Principal for Hanscom AFB. This role requires experience with Field-Programmable Gate Array) as well as an engineering degree. These engineers design, develop, and test reconfigurable digital circuits using Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) like VHDL or Verilog, often in high performance, low-latency applications in sectors like aerospace, finance, and telecommunications. They work closely with hardware, performing simulations, debugging and system integration.

An FPGA Engineer designs, develops, and tests digital systems using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), requiring strong skills in digital logic, programming and collaboration with other engineers. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.

Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance.

ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

The individual shall be able to:
* Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.

* Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.

* Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.

* Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.

* Independently drive solutions to complex problems – develop, negotiate and manage requirements.

* Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced architectures and designs for complex ASICs.

* Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.

* Fluent in Verilog or VHDL

* Significant experience in FPGA Design / Development

* Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado and/or Microsemi Libero

* Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa

* Significant experience with design closure including timing, power, and area for SWaP constrained designs

* Experience with high-speed interfaces like SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS

* Experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms

* Experience with scripting languages

* Experience with Matlab/Simulink

* UVM skills (Test and/or Test Bench Development)

* Experience in hardware design and hands-on lab debug

* Experience working with FPGA design verification teams

* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:
* Must be a US citizen.

* Top Secret Security Clearance.

* Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing.

* Understanding of design and general computer architecture.

* Ability to write detailed design specifications.

* Computer programming and coding abilities.

* Bachelor's degree in electronic or electrical engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred.
The expected annual salary range: $170k - $192k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills. All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a).

This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.