Hardware Design Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

The primary role of the Hardware Design Engineer is to lead FPGA architecture, design, and development efforts in support of advanced embedded systems solutions. This position works closely with software and system engineers to architect, implement, verify, and debug FPGA and embedded firmware designs. The ideal candidate is technically strong, adaptable, customer-focused, and capable of leading small technical efforts while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous innovation.

• Lead FPGA architecture, design, coding, verification, and lab debug activities
• Develop and analyze RTL using VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog
• Perform FPGA synthesis, place & route, and timing analysis using industry standard tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus)
• Develop and execute test benches for verification and validation
• Collaborate with software and system engineers to define hardware/firmware interfaces
• Integrate and validate FPGA designs within embedded systems environments
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics is required or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 6 years of experience
• Experience with RTL development (VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog)
• Experience with FPGA Design, synthesis, P&R tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus)
• Experience developing Verilog/System and Verilog test benches
• Exposure to DSP concepts and Signals & Systems
• Experience working in Linux and/or Windows environment
• Strong oral/written communication
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) concepts & tools (GNU Radio, Matlab, etc.)
• Experience with C/C++, Bash, Tcl/TK, and Git Lab
• Experience with FPGA design using Xilinx's Vivado Tool Suite
• Experience using soft/hard IP cores in FPGAs/ASICs (e.g., Zynq or Microblaze or RISC processors, memories, flash/NVM)
• Exposure to embedded software development
• Exposure to PCB design and development
• Python scripting

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$139,371 - $197,400

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a timeframe consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

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Based in California, Aero Vironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul Mac Cready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

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