Fpga Engineer

FPGA Engineer - Top Secret / SciJob Description

We are seeking a highly experienced FPGA Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing and implementing RTL for high-speed networking applications, creating custom IP cores, and integrating third-party IP. The successful candidate will ensure timing closure across complex designs and work closely with both hardware and software engineers within a classified environment.

Responsibilities

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  Design and implement RTL for high-speed networking applications.

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  Develop custom IP cores and integrate third-party IP.

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  Ensure timing closure across complex designs.

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  Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers in a classified environment.

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  Oversee FPGA implementation and optimization.

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  Support design verification and debug efforts.

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Essential Skills

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  Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering.

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  7+ years of FPGA development experience.

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  Proficiency in System Verilog.

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  Extensive experience with Xilinx/Intel FPGA design tools.

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  Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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  Experience with network security applications, networking protocols and standards.

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  Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Tcl.

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  Active TS/SCI Clearance.

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Work Environment

This position supports a Top Secret project and work is conducted in a secure lab environment. The role offers flexibility to operate from multiple sites across the country. Our organization provides excellent health and medical benefits, a solid 401k match, unlimited PTO, and annual bonuses. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing small business that is making significant strides in supporting the DoD and commercial clients.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Our client offers great health/medical benefits, a solid 401k match, unlimited PTO, and relocation assistance for out of area candidates.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

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