E01-C07 Senior FPGA and Embedded Engineer
Develop mission-critical embedded computing capabilities for advanced aerospace platforms where engineering rigor, technical judgment, and system reliability are paramount.
We are seeking an experienced Embedded FPGA Engineer to develop mission-critical embedded computing systems for aerospace, defense, and high-reliability platforms. The successful candidate will architect, implement, integrate, and verify FPGA-based digital systems tightly coupled with embedded software, high-speed interfaces, and avionics communications. This role requires ownership of technical solutions from concept through production and close collaboration with electrical, software, systems, and verification engineers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Architect mission computing systems
- Partition hardware/software
- Define FPGA frameworks
- Own verification strategies
- Lead integration labs
- Mentor engineers
- Influence technology roadmap
- Resolve critical technical issues
- Thinks like a systems architect rather than an individual contributor
- Makes technical decisions that balance performance, reliability, maintainability, cost, and schedule
- Solves ambiguous engineering problems with sound technical judgment
- Mentors and develops engineers through technical leadership and example
- Builds consensus while confidently driving technical direction
- Challenges assumptions and continuously improves engineering processes and architectures
- Understands the operational and mission impact of engineering decisions
- Maintains exceptionally high standards for design quality, verification, and documentation
- Earns the trust of peers through technical expertise, integrity, and consistent execution
- Takes ownership of mission success—not just assigned tasks
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Years of Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. Equivalent internship or project experience considered with 10+ years of experience.
- Lead architecture trades
- Approve interface definitions
- Own customer technical discussions
- Guide verification
- Mentor team
- Establish engineering standards
- Drive root-cause resolution
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