Senior FPGA Design and Verification Engineer

Solidus is seeking a seasoned Senior FPGA Design and Verification Engineer to develop and verify high-performance hardware designs. The work is onsite in Tucson, AZ and requires an active Secret security clearance. Candidates without this clearance are not eligible for hire.

This role manages the full development lifecycle from requirements definition through integration and testing. The engineer will work across all major vendor platforms using VHDL to implement critical systems for high-speed communications, digital signal processing, and embedded interfaces.

• Define requirements, architect new components, write VHDL code, simulate designs, and execute place-and-route
• Support design validation from initial concept through final physical hardware integration and test
• Partner with systems engineers and circuit card designers to model algorithms and align system requirements
• Other duties as assigned

• Active Secret clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Expert-level knowledge of VHDL for hardware description
• Proven experience with Xilinx, Altera, and Microsemi device families and tool chains
• Demonstrated success developing for at least three of the following areas:
  • Gigabit serial interfaces
  • Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DS Control systems and data links
  • Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.