Principal Senior Engineer - FPGA Design - $20K Sign On Bonus

• Apply innovative design techniques to create cutting-edge electronic systems.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D proof of concept and production programs.
• FPGA development and digital IP integration for space systems high reliability electronic systems. Assignments include designs which will include SOC architectures digital filters image processing algorithms and communication interfaces/protocols.
• Architect and lead complex FPGA SoC designs with AMD (Xilinx) software and IP.
• Provide technical leadership and roadmaps for future products.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department the Strategic Business Units Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

• Work is performed in an office laboratory production floor or cleanroom outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree i.e. Master's Degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university college or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education US Department of Education.
• Digital system partitioning and advanced function implementation in FPGAs.
• Solid electronic circuit design and electronic systems background.
• Expertise in VHDL/Verilog and System Verilog.
• Experience with FPGA design tools including Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Mentor Modelsim/Questasim.
• Ability to work requirements and flow down for system/subsystem/box/board needs.
• Good communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.

• Solid design documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics FPGAs and embedded processor systems.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills in FPGA design.
• Experience with OVM/UVM Verification methodologies.
• Experience developing specifications cost schedule and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe Ethernet).
• Familiarity with Signal Processing algorithms and DSP techniques.
• Experience with cybersecurity topics/techniques.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphic Hyperlynx for SI analysis.
• Space or military experience.

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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