Lead FPGA Design Engineer

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MITRE’s Electronic Systems Development Department is seeking exceptional FPGA engineers to help solve some of the nation’s most challenging technical problems. Our engineers work at the forefront of microelectronics innovation, developing advanced prototypes and proof-of-concept systems that directly support national security and critical government missions.

As part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to groundbreaking research and development efforts spanning advanced semiconductor technologies, embedded systems, communications, sensing, and signal processing. Our diverse sponsor portfolio provides exposure to a broad range of impactful technical challenges, including:

Development of next-generation prototypes leveraging advanced semiconductor process nodes

Highly integrated, low Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) platforms for mission-critical applications

Real-time communication, sensing, and navigation systems utilizing cutting-edge FPGA and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies

Advanced architectures for high-throughput signal processing and embedded computing

Collaboration with world-class engineers and researchers on projects of national importance

Roles & Responsibilities :

Our team specializes in the rapid design, development, and deployment of advanced embedded systems for sensing, communications, and navigation applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Architect and develop FPGA and SoC solutions using state-of-the-art devices

Lead the design, integration, bring-up, and testing of custom hardware prototypes

Drive development efforts throughout the design lifecycle, from requirements to concept demonstration

Implement and optimize advanced algorithms in hardware and software on embedded platforms

Lead project teams and mentor junior engineers

Interface with sponsors and build relationships for future programs and task Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies into next-generation prototype systems

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field or 6 years and a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field

Experience with design background in one or more RTL languages, including VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog Experience  leading RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and verification methodologies

Experience using EDA tool suites from industry leaders such as Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens, AMD (Xilinx), and Intel (Altera).Experience designing and deploying solutions using advanced FPGA and SoC devices

Experience developing and integrating complex embedded hardware systems

Deep understanding and application of best practices for design, verification, test, and deployment

Experience integrating third-party IP and…