Hardware​/Software Design Engineer; Senior – Cleared Polygraph

FPGA, DSP, C++, Vivado, Eqpiq Solution PDK

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph (last polygraph must be within the last five (05) years).
• Must have eight (08) years' experience as a HW/SDE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline (i.e., Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university.
• Implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code base integration.
• Experience required for FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory & application, interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software.
• Knowledge of signal processing blocks and related DSP components, Linux OS, coding ability in C and C++.
• Experience with Vivado required; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred.

$125,000 - $230,000 a year

The pay range for this role, with multi‑levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, market data, and applicable law.

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer‑paid premium plus a company‑funded HSA.
• Comprehensive dental insurance.
• Vision coverage with 80% employer‑paid premium.
• Employer‑paid life insurance 100%.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability 100%.
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement.
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
• Annual reimbursement for technology (phones, computers, printers, etc.).
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment).

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida, and Hawaii.
• Team‑building events throughout the year such as destination family events, holiday party, monthly get‑togethers.
• Leadership team engagement and mentorship.
• Performance recognition program.
• Complimentary branded apparel.

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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