FAST Lab – Entry Level FPGA Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company that delivers a full range of products and services. They are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level FPGA Engineer to join their FAST Labs team, where the engineer will work collaboratively on designing and developing FPGA-based systems.

What you'll do:

• Develop cutting-edge electronics that directly impact national security
• Contribute to the design, development, and verification of FPGA-based systems implementing high-speed interfaces, signal processing algorithms, and embedded processor sub-systems
• Participate in all phases of the FPGA development lifecycle – from architecture definition and RTL coding to simulation, synthesis, implementation, and testing

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with 0 – 2 yrs experience
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of a Hardware Description Language (HDL) such as VHDL or Verilog
• Solid understanding of digital logic design principles, including state machines, combinational and sequential logic
• Familiarity with the fundamental architecture of FPGAs
• Familiarity with digital logic simulation tools
• Familiarity in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, MATLAB) for testbench development, embedded systems integration, or data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, with a specialization in FPGA design or digital signal processing
• Experience with FPGA development tools from Xilinx (Vivado, ISE) or Intel (Quartus Prime)
• Knowledge of high-speed serial communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet)

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment that allows you to make a significant impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible work schedule, including every other Friday off
• Hybrid position , allowing you to balance on-site collaboration with remote work
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• A 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program