FPGA Firmware Engineer- Tysons Corner VA​/Lanham MD Security Clearance

Position: FPGA Firmware Engineer- Tysons Corner VA/ Lanham MD with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to support a Government Consulting partner located in Tysons Corner, VA (located in Lanham, MD until Summer 2026) through a 100% onsite work environment (hybrid flexibility). The Senior FPGA Engineer will design, test, and integrate advanced FPGA - based processing solutions supporting radar, RF, and secure communication systems. Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement FPGA designs for radar and communications DSP functions including beamforming, pulse compression, MTD/MTI, and high - rate digital data pipelines.
* Build firmware modules for SDR and digital comms systems such as modulation, filtering, channelization, timing recovery, and error correction.
* Integrate and optimize high - speed digital interfaces (SERDES, JESD
204B/C, LVDS, Ethernet 10/40/100G, custom links).
* Create HDL test benches and perform simulation using Vivado, Model Sim, or Questa Sim.
* Execute timing closure, static timing analysis, and hardware - in - the - loop testing.
* Interface FPGA logic with ADC/DAC hardware, RF/mixed - signal components, embedded processors, and high - speed digital boards.
* Conduct hands - on lab testing using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and other RF test equipment.
* Diagnose fielded system issues, perform root - cause analysis, and implement corrective action.
* Maintain FPGA image releases and collaborate with Dev Ops on build automation.
* Generate engineering documentation including ICDs, verification plans, and test reports that align with federal and customer standards.

Qualifications:

* 10+ years of FPGA development experience within radar, RF, EW, or high - performance DSP environments.
* Strong experience with VHDL/Verilog and FPGA platforms such as Xilinx/AMD Zynq, Ultra Scale, RFSoC or Intel/Altera devices.
* Expertise in DSP architectures, high - speed digital interfaces, timing analysis, and verification workflows.
* Ability to produce clear, customer - ready technical documentation.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
* Prior support of DoD radar, tactical communications, or EW programs.
* Experience with RFSoC, multi - channel ADC/DAC systems, or mixed - signal integrations.
* Familiarity with Xilinx GTX/GTY transceivers and high - speed switching technologies.
* Knowledge of DO - 254, MIL - STD, or related government design - assurance standards.
* Scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, TCL) for automation or analysis

* Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Compensation:
* Salary Range: negotiable depending on experience
* Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, unlimited PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), Paid Holidays
* Relocation assistance, RSU
* Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain/maintain an Active Secret clearance

* Location:

100% onsite in Tysons Corner, VA (Lanham, MD until summer 2026) .