Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago
FPGA Design Engineer
Chelmsford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an FPGA Design Engineer to join their FPGA & Digital Design team. The role involves designing and verifying complex FPGA architectures, developing RTL logic, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions for advanced missile and communication 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, SDR, encryption, networking and microwave circuit control
Developing RTL logic, register transfer level 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 software hardware 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
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance
Designing, coding and verifying complex FPGA architectures that embed DSP, SDR, encryption, networking and microwave circuit control
Developing RTL logic, register transfer level 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 software hardware 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
Preferred
A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Experience with AMD, Intel and Microsemi FPGA's with embedded ARM (SOC) processors and tools
Knowledge of wireless communications and antennas as it applies to microwave designs
Familiar with serial communication protocols, including I²C, SPI, UART, and RS‑422
Proficient in software development across both Linux and Windows operating systems
Familiar with Atlassian Jira (or comparable tools) for software issue tracking and sprint management
Proficient in hardware board bring‑up for CCA and PCB assemblies
Prior engineering experience in aerospace, aeronautics, defense, space
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
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.
Founded in 1912
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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