Senior FPGA Engineer

Senior FPGA Engineer – Columbia, MD

Onsite position in Columbia, MD. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing FPGA‑based firmware solutions for RF and photonic hardware prototypes.

• Design and code FPGAs using high‑level synthesis tools to enable demonstrations of RF or photonic hardware prototypes.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team setting to solve complex engineering problems.
• Perform hands‑on integration and troubleshooting of solutions to ensure functionality.
• Serve as a technical resource to the organization.
• Participate in internal and external technical reviews.
• Independently drive projects and execute to program schedules and budget.

Typically a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Must have experience in at least 4 of the following categories:

• Digital design and HDL coding targeting configurable logic devices.
• MATLAB/Simulink.
• Delivering FPGA solutions to system‑level applications.
• Familiarity with one or more FPGA brands (Altera, Lattice, Microchip, AMD) and associated tools.
• High‑level synthesis tools such as Cadence Stratus, Mathworks HDL coder, or Altera DSPBuilder.
• Integration and debugging of electronics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.
• FPGA timing constraints and timing closure.
• Python or C programming.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in digital signal processing.
• Gigabit serial interfaces and multi‑gigabit transceivers (MGTs).
• Embedded processor and System‑on‑Chip development for FPGA devices.
• Familiarity with the Linux environment and commands.
• FPGA design experience using a Linux‑based development environment.
• Rapid prototyping and hardware integration, including testing and verification.
• Experience with RF or photonic systems.
• Self‑motivated problem solver with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team‑work skills.

Position requires a U.S. government‑issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Relocation assistance (subject to candidate eligibility).
• Salary range: $95,500
  
  USD – $181,700
  
  USD (good‑faith estimate; actual offer may vary based on experience).

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.