FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer

This position supports engineering solutions for complex challenges by designing, developing, and testing FPGA-based RF capabilities. The role involves collaboration with a team of engineers to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic research and development environment. The focus is on hands-on work with new technologies to deliver impactful solutions for real-world applications, shaping technology for government programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on FPGA design and development, covering the end-to-end lifecycle from design and implementation to testing.
• Write custom Register Transfer Level (RTL) code.
• Conduct simulation and verification using tools such as ModelSim or Questa.
• Engage in broad-level debugging and system integration.
• Work with RF hardware and interface FPGAs to RF systems.
• Develop and implement software-defined radio (SDR) systems.
• Familiarize with embedded systems and real-time processing.

Required Qualifications

Clearance: candidates must be capable of acquiring/maintaining an active DOD Top Secret SCI

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. An HS diploma or GED is the minimum educational requirement.

Experience: 7+ years of professional experience, including developing SDR solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with FPGA toolchains, such as Xilinx (Vivado) or Intel/Altera.
• Experience with C, C++, and MATLAB.
• Experience with Git for version control.
• Knowledge of Linux distributions, such as RedHat and Rocky Linux.
• Experience with embedded hardware systems.
• Hands-on experience with RF signal processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DSP signal processing algorithms.
• Experience developing integrated solutions leveraging both the embedded processor and FPGA fabric of Xilinx SoC and RFSoC devices.
• Experience with digital RF sampling, modulations, error correction, or compression.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with C5ISR, EW, SIGINT, or communication systems.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.