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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

FPGA Design Engineer Sr. Staff - Orlando, FL

Orlando Florida

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$167K/yr - $289K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join their Missiles and Fire Control team. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing RF solutions using FPGAs, leading the digital hardware definition, and collaborating with various teams to create innovative systems.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of digital systems for RF sensor applications using FPGAs

Define FPGA functionality, select and size FPGA devices, and determine communication protocols to meet system throughput requirements

Design, simulate, and implement FPGA code using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog

Integrate complex IP cores and MathWorks HDL Coder outputs into FPGA designs

Work through timing closure issues, especially in systems involving dense IP and algorithmic outputs

Perform bit-precise formal verification of Simulink models

Collaborate with the systems team to translate high-level algorithms into Simulink blocks and hardware implementations

Utilize Synopsys VCS or equivalent FPGA simulation tools to verify designs

Implement high-speed data interfaces such as Ethernet within FPGA architectures

Apply advanced DSP concepts to implement efficient hardware-based filtering and processing

Architect and evaluate digital systems for RF sensors, including protocols, interconnects, and performance metrics

Stay current with emerging FPGA and RF technologies to guide innovation and future system architectures

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers

Communicate technical information clearly across teams and disciplines

Qualification

FPGA designVHDLVerilogSystemVerilogFPGA simulation toolsAMD RFSoC Gen 3Intel Agilex 9High-speed data interfacesDSP implementationTiming analysisCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Experience with AMD RFSoC Gen 3 or Intel Agilex 9 platforms

Experience with AMD Versal AI Core series

Proficiency in HDL languages: VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog

Strong experience with FPGA simulation tools such as Synopsys VCS

Deep understanding of digital design principles including Timing analysis, Clock domain crossing, Signal integrity

Experience with high-speed data interfaces such as Ethernet

Proficiency in integrating MathWorks HDL Coder outputs and complex IP cores into FPGA designs

Skilled in working through complex timing issues and achieving timing closure

Advanced knowledge of DSP implementation in FPGA architectures

Experience with AI engine architectures and hardware acceleration

Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Preferred

Ability to define system architectures for RF sensors including FPGA functional design, Inter-FPGA communication protocols, selection of cables, connectors, and interfaces

Demonstrated experience evaluating new and existing technologies for RF systems innovation

Prior experience working on defense or aerospace RF sensor systems

Familiarity with model-based design and workflow optimization in Simulink

Experience with system-level trade studies and performance modeling

Knowledge of hardware-software co-design strategies

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

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