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BAE Systems, Inc.

Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Wayne, NJ
138K-235K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Wayne, NJ
138K-235K Annually
Senior level
As a Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer, lead a team in FPGA development, mentor junior engineers, and innovate Integrated Communication Solutions.
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Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and
Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
BAE Systems is seeking experienced FPGA design engineers who are knowledgeable in all aspects of product development. Come be a part of a talented, innovative, and evolving team of FPGA designers working on world class and cutting-edge communications technology.
As a Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer, you will:
  • Work with cross-functional teams in developing the latest capabilities to enhance our Integrated Communication Solutions product line
  • Enhance your FPGA technical proficiencies through challenging projects and nurture your career development
  • Provide technical leadership to a team of FPGA engineers; plan, execute, and manage FPGA development on a project
  • Mentor junior FPGA engineers and provide guidance through the early parts of their career
  • Provide estimates and work breakdowns of proposed future efforts, and offer feedback to management on improvements to design process, implementation, and algorithm development
In this exciting role, you will enjoy opportunities to take on diverse and challenging work assignments, flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, the specific positions requires US citizenship status.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Eligible for Secret Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, with 8+ years of experience, or Master's Degree and 6 years of experience
  • VHDL proficiency for design entry
  • Test bench and simulation expertise with Mentor Graphics QuestaSim
  • Experience with standard vendor toolsets (Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado) in Windows and/or Linux environments
  • Lab verification and debugging
  • Configuration management tools (Git)
  • Architectural experience
  • Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to mentor and lead a team of engineers

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Eligible for Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Digital Signal Processing implementation experience and/or algorithm development
  • Experience in communications protocols, waveforms, and products
  • MATLAB/Simulink toolsets and/or verification using test vectors generated from reference models
  • Working knowledge of Verilog
  • Experience with latest device technologies (SOC, high speed interfaces, etc.)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $138120 - $234840
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.

Top Skills

Fpga
Git
Intel Quartus
Matlab
Mentor Graphics Questasim
Simulink
Vhdl
Xilinx Vivado

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