Senior FPGA Design Engineer - Digital Electronics & Military Sys Security Clearance

Position: Senior FPGA Design Engineer - Digital Electronics & Military Sys with Security Clearance
Check out this new opportunity! Senior FPGA Design Engineer Manassas, VA Pay Estimated: $62-$66.94/Hour U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance We are hiring a Senior FPGA Design Engineer in Manassas, VA, to support the development of military-grade electronics for the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system, a critical payload launch platform deployed across multiple U.S. Navy submarine classes.

This role requires expertise in FPGA development, digital circuit design, System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, verification and validation, embedded processing, and defense electronics, along with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Responsibilities:
* Design and develop advanced digital electronics and FPGA-based solutions for military and defense systems.

* Support the architecture, definition, design, verification, and documentation of FPGA and digital hardware designs.

* Determine system architecture, simulation strategies, and detailed implementation approaches for complex electronic systems.

* Define module interfaces and oversee all aspects of FPGA device design, simulation, and integration.

* Evaluate and optimize FPGA development processes, including high-level design, synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and power utilization.

* Create and execute test plans, simulation plans, and verification methodologies to validate system functionality and performance.

* Analyze test results, troubleshoot design issues, and implement corrective actions as required.

* Perform verification and validation activities on target hardware platforms.

* Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and test engineering teams to ensure system-level functionality and integration.

* Lead and support interdisciplinary engineering efforts throughout product development life cycles.

* Reverse engineer existing FPGA and digital designs to understand functionality and implement new requirements or enhancements.

* Support System-on-Chip (SoC) designs incorporating embedded processors within FPGA architectures.

* Maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and engineering records in accordance with program requirements.

* Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and innovative engineering practices to improve development efficiency and product performance.

Qualifications:

* U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

* Experience designing digital electronics, FPGA architectures, and circuit card assemblies.

* Experience with FPGA development processes, including design, simulation, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, and power optimization.

* Experience creating and executing hardware verification and validation plans.

* Knowledge of all phases of circuit card design and digital hardware development.

* Experience working with System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures and embedded processor integration within FPGA devices.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience supporting defense, aerospace, naval, weapons systems, or military electronics programs.

* Experience in reverse engineering FPGA designs and legacy digital hardware architectures.

* Experience programming embedded processors within FPGA or SoC environments.

* Familiarity with payload launch systems, weapon systems, submarine systems, or mission-critical defense electronics.

* Experience applying AI-enabled tools and automation techniques to engineering development workflows. Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer What to Expect
* Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
* Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
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