System Engineer Principal; FPGA

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a full-time System Engineer Support Principal for Hanscom AFB. This role requires employee pass background screening for SAP.

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA 01730, USA

• 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.
• 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 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.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to access SAP.
• 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.

Salary: $170,000 - $192,000 per annum (dependent on role and qualifications).

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.

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