Hardware​/Software Design Engineer

Purpose and Impact

Amentum is seeking an experienced senior HW/SW Design Engineer to join a small team to design, develop, construct, and test electronic hardware (FPGA) and software processing components for subsystems supporting RF communication and collection systems. This role requires expertise in FPGA development, digital signal processing implementation, and software–hardware integration to support mission critical requirements. The contractor will lead technical design efforts, implement DSP algorithms and associated technical components in FPGA hardware, integrate with existing Linux code bases, bridge FPGA to software stack connection, and document those efforts.

The role combines hardware design responsibilities (FPGA RTL development, timing closure, resource optimization) with software development (integration code, system‑level software) to deliver complete subsystem solutions.

Implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code base integration.

• Strong experience with FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory and application, interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software; knowledge of signal processing blocks and related DSP components, Linux OS, coding in C and C++.

• TS/SCI Poly

• A Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or
• A Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or
• A Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or

• Additional experience with Vivado; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations
• Experience utilizing and development with Splunk
• Experience with Nutanix
• Defensive Cyber Security Operations

Compensation Details: $150,000–$200,000

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 07/15/2026 - Until Filled

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