Senior FPGA Engineer II; T04

Description

V2X is seeking an accomplished Senior FPGA Engineer II (T04) to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Software Department. Embedded Solutions is a core, cross‑disciplinary function specializing in the design, integration, and optimization of high-performance embedded systems. The function includes advanced FPGA/SoC, firmware, and digital hardware development, supporting a broad range of defense and aerospace portfolios.

This is a technical leadership role focused on architecture, implementation, and integration of advanced FPGA/SoC solutions for real‑time embedded applications. The current priority is high‑assurance, high‑bandwidth mission systems using leading‑edge platforms such as Microchip Polar Fire SoC or Xilinx Ultra Scale+ MPSoC. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in digital processing, video encode/decode, and network interfaces within collaborative cross‑functional teams in a functionally matrixed engineering environment.

• Lead architecture, design, implementation, and verification of advanced FPGA and SoC‑based solutions using VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog for embedded and mission‑critical applications.
• Integrate FPGAs and SoCs with embedded microprocessors, high‑speed memory, and advanced digital interfaces including SPI, I²C, UART, PCIe, DDR, LVDS, and Ethernet.
• Implement and optimize video processing blocks, IP cores, or encode/decode solutions such as H.265 for embedded video streaming or sensor applications.
• Lead development and debugging of hardware‑level Ethernet and other high‑speed networking interfaces.
• Oversee simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and hardware validation using industry‑standard EDA tools like Vivado, Quartus, Model Sim, and Synplify.
• Take technical ownership of hardware bring‑up, system integration, board‑level validation, and troubleshooting in lab environments.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, software, systems, and test engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements through test and support.
• Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, supporting technical reviews and driving adoption of best practices in FPGA, SoC, and digital product development.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, integration guides, and verification plans to support traceability, compliance, and project execution.
• Support technical estimation, proposal development, and strategy for new embedded/digital initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering practices meet V2X standards for quality, security, safety, and compliance (e.g., DO‑254, MIL‑STD‑882E, or related requirements).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in FPGA or SoC design and digital hardware for embedded or real‑time systems, including system‑level integration roles.
• Extensive experience with VHDL or Verilog as well as EDA tool chains for simulation, implementation, and verification (such as Vivado, Quartus, Model Sim).
• Proven technical leadership in hardware/software system integration, including guiding complex project execution and mentoring other engineers.
• Strong experience implementing and debugging high‑speed digital interfaces, memory controllers, and communications protocols including SPI, I²C, UART, PCIe, DDR, and Ethernet.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct lab‑based validation, bring‑up, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary Agile teams.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance may be necessary.

• Experience leading digital hardware or FPGA development in safety‑critical, aerospace, or defense environments such as DO‑254, MIL‑STD‑882E, or ARP
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• Background integrating C/C++ firmware or embedded software with hardware and experience with requirements traceability and configuration management tools.
• Advanced skills in hardware‑level video or image processing, including experience with…