Systems Engineering - Integration & Test Engineering- Hardware DevOps Environment

Job Title

FPGA Firmware Developer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

Clearance Requirements

Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for This Position

Role and position objectives include developing FPGA firmware for the STE FPGA Drawer (Ultrascale+), the primary digital interface between the STE and the payload under test. Responsibilities include capturing JESD204B high-speed data streams (6+ Gbps), implementing SPI command/control interfaces, generating excision triggers and timestamps, and offloading test data over 10GbE to the STE server. This firmware supports calibration data collection (2×61×60×3 cal matrices), Pre-D/Post-D performance measurements, and real-time test automation.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of FPGA development experience on Xilinx Ultrascale/Ultrascale+ devices
• Proficiency in VHDL and/or SystemVerilog for RTL design
• Experience with high-speed serial protocols (JESD204B, 10GbE, SerDes)
• Proficiency in Xilinx Vivado (synthesis, implementation, timing closure, ILA debug)
• Familiarity with SPI, JTAG, and general-purpose digital I/O interfaces
• Experience with FMC mezzanine card interfaces (VITA 57)
• Knowledge of test equipment: power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, signal/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
• Experience with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows (Win11) operating systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools suite

Preferred Skills

• Experience with HiTech Global (HTG) FPGA development boards (e.g., HTG-940 series)
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment: vector/analog signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum/signal/network analyzers, power meters, and oscilloscopes
• Proficiency with Python-based test automation frameworks and instrument control (VISA/SCPI)
• Knowledge of real-time data acquisition and DSP techniques (FFT, filtering, decimation)
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options

This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex as desired. While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ location.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $95,384.00 - USD $105,817.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans