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Engineer Principal - FPGA Design - $15K Sign-On Bonus

$118.1k - $200.76k

BAE Systems USA

FPGA Verification Engineer

Minimum $15,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires. BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is expanding our expertise to provide exciting and challenging solutions to our customers. Our spacecraft solutions team works in a fast paced, highly collaborative development environment to provide continuously evolving capabilities in space payloads. As an FPGA Verification engineer, you will work with a team of electrical and FPGA engineers through the program life cycle to develop electronic products for various complex, high precision, and high reliability applications. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

  • 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.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

  • 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 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 design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems are desired.
  • Solid electronic systems or embedded systems background.
  • Experience with 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Expertise in VHDL/Verilog or System Verilog.
  • 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.
  • Experience in Space, Aerospace, or other high reliability applications.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762 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 Space & Mission 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. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. 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. Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

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