FPGA Design Lead - Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Job Description

Electronic Combat Solutions Hardware Engineering Group is seeking a Senior Principal II FPGA Design Engineer to lead and develop a team of FPGA designer engineers through all phases of development.

The ideal candidate is expected to perform activities including requirements generation and design architecture; technical oversight and mentoring of team members; as well as ownership of RTL coding, synthesis, basic test bench development, lab testing, and product support.

BAE offers competitive pay, benefits and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday off and flex time. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for extraordinary contributions or our skilled employees.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

**Please not that pursuant to a government contract, along with the ability to obtain a minimum of Secret Clearance**

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10+ years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree (less with an advanced degree)
• Current Security Clearance (Secret), or eligible to obtain one
• Ability to distill higher level requirements into micro-architecture
• Extensive experience in FPGA (preferred) or ASIC Design / Development
• Experience leading/managing a design team
• Experience with DSP fundamentals
• Working understanding of Radar systems and/or EW systems
• Proficient in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding
• Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado/ISE or Altera Quartus
• Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa
• Strong understanding of timing driven design including clock domain crossing circuitry
• Strong lab debug and problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like PCIe, SerDes, ADC/DAC, DDR3/4
• Familiarity with revision control (GIT, CVS, Clearcase, Subversion, etc.)
• Proficient in Tcl/Tk and UNIX/Linux shell programming

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with FPGA implementation
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink
• Experience creating unique designs and supporting legacy designs
• Experience with UVM/System Verilog
• Some experience with managing schedule and cost is beneficial
• Experience with C/C++, Perl and Python

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.
• We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
• About BAE Systems, Inc.
• BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
• We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us.
• As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
• Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
• Purpose isn't a tagline here.
• It's what drives us.
• We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet.
• When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career.
• You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
• This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days.
• The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.