Lockheed Martin · 3 months ago
FPGA Design Engineer Sr. Staff
Chelmsford Massachusetts
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $289K/yr
8+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company, and they are seeking an FPGA Design Engineer for their Chelmsford, MA campus. The role involves designing and verifying complex FPGA architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality and compliance in digital solutions for missile and fire control systems.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designing, coding, and verifying complex FPGA architectures that embed DSP, encryption, networking, and microwave circuit control
Developing RTL logic, register transfer level (RTL) code, and supporting circuitry for multi function modules
Creating and maintaining firmware and design requirement documents that define system architecture and performance targets
Performing hardware and firmware debugging in the lab using state of the art test equipment and oscilloscopes
Leveraging the latest FPGA families with embedded ARM processors to meet SW HW integration goals
Conducting peer reviews of firmware code and digital designs to ensure quality, standards compliance, and traceability
Selecting devices, evaluating part availability, and managing component obsolescence to keep designs manufacturable and affordable
Working closely with test, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to validate designs through prototypes, SIL/ HIL testing, and production hand offs
Supporting wireless datalink communication system development for missile and fire control applications
Contributing to continuous learning initiatives, sharing knowledge, and mentoring junior engineers in best practices
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with at least 8 years of professional experience
Firmware development experience using Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL is required
Firmware development using Matlab, Simulink, System Generator or HDL Coder as it applies to digital signal processing (DSP)
The ability to create verification test-benches to simulate the firmware code using Siemens Modelsim/Questa, Synopsys VCS or equivalent simulation tools is required
FPGA design skills using software tools such as AMD Vivado, Microsemi Libero, Intel Quartus and Synplify or similar tools for synthesis is required
The ability to perform FPGA timing closure, power estimate and pin assignments is required
Ability to debug hardware and firmware issues in the lab using various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and signal generators
The ability to work independently on firmware development tasks and seek out information to accomplish the tasks is required
The ability to follow our established LM firmware development best practices and design assurance process is required
Ability to develop firmware in a Windows and Linux OS environment
Experience documenting moderately complex engineering designs is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Strong organizational skills are required
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to multi-task are required
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance and have the ability to be granted an interim secret prior to start
Preferred
A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 10 years of professional experience is preferred
Prior experience developing and working with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, RS422, JESD204B is desired
Knowledge of GIT or Bitbucket for firmware code repository and code development process is desired
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, TCL, Perl is desired
Some basic software development skills using C/C++ for system on a chip (SOC) within the FPGA
Experience with AMD Versal or Zynq Ultrascale RFSOC FPGA's
Knowledge in using Atlassian Jira tools or equivalent for firmware issue tracking and sprints
Worked with development boards from Xilinx, Microsemi or Intel
Demonstrated experience documenting complex engineering designs is desired
Knowledge of modulation and demodulation schemes as it applies to microwave RF
Prior engineering experience within the Aerospace, Aeronautics, Defense, Space, Automotive, or Electronics Sectors is desired
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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