Senior FPGA Engineer

Job Title: Senior FPGA Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Senior FPGA Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design and development of digital signal processing applications utilizing Xilinx devices to be deployed on CACI designed tactical SIGINT/EW solutions. Designs include signal processing algorithms to support radio frequency (RF) software defined radio functionality, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) applications, data communication with peripheral devices, and other capabilities as required. They will work closely with other hardware and software teams to define system specifications and architectures, to document detailed designs, and to implement, troubleshoot, and verify designs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work within a team of scientists and engineers to architect and implement FPGA solutions for wideband RF signal collection and processing systems.
• Design and Implement FGPA algorithms and techniques for signal detection, processing, and engagement in current generation FPGA devices.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with 5+ years of related experience
• Recent experience with design and implementation of software defined radio capabilities for FPGAs (e.g., Peak Detectors, Digital Filters, Modulation, Demodulation, CORDIC, FFT).
• Experience with Xilinx Ultrascale and/or Versal FPGA families within an RFSOC architecture.
• Experience with VHDL design entry, constraint, simulation, and synthesis tools using Xilinx Vivado.
• Experience debugging FPGA-based systems using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc...
• Experience with RF transceiver design, in a multitude of frequency ranges.
• Active Top Secret clearance (US citizenship required) able to obtain SCI.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with interfacing FPGAs to ARM processors/microcontrollers.
• Experience with C/C++ in either software or embedded firmware environments.
• Experience with Embedded Linux on Single Board Computer (SBC) environments or PetaLinux on Xilinx platforms.
• Experience with MATLAB, particularly with the HDL Coder or Embedded Coder product lines.
• Experience with Altera FPGAs and their respective toolchains (Quartus, Signal Tap, etc...)

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :


There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$113,200 - $237,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.