Engineer II - FPGA Design

Job Title

Engineer II - FPGA Design

Role Summary

Implement and integrate FPGA-based digital systems and IP for defense-oriented programs within the Electrical & Electronic Solutions organization at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems. Work spans R&D, proof-of-concept, and production efforts supporting tactical RF and high-reliability electronic systems.

Position requires close cross-functional collaboration and may require eligibility for security clearance submission depending on program needs.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Engineer II). Typical candidate has 2+ years of related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design and implement FPGA architectures and digital IP for tactical RF and high-reliability systems.
• Integrate SoC architectures (including soft-core processors), digital filters, image processing algorithms, and communication interfaces/protocols.
• Create test fixtures and test plans for chip- and board-level verification; develop reusable test circuits and verification artifacts.
• Work on R&D, proof-of-concept, and production programs in a fast-paced team environment.
• Translate system/subsystem/board requirements into design and verification tasks; maintain documentation and schedules.
• Maintain predictable on-site attendance and establish effective working relationships across teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 2+ years of relevant FPGA or digital design experience.
• Digital system partitioning and advanced FPGA implementation experience.
• Solid electronic circuit design and systems engineering background.
• Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog.
• Experience with FPGA toolchains such as AMD Vivado/Vitis and Siemens ModelSim/QuestaSim.
• Ability to derive design work from requirements and perform flow-down across system/subsystem/board levels.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with OVM/UVM verification methodologies.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCI, Ethernet, RDMA) and SI analysis tools (e.g., HyperLynx).
• Signal processing / DSP algorithm experience.
• Experience with cybersecurity topics and space or military programs.

Education Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required, plus 2 or more years of related experience. A Master’s degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Degree must be from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. (Equivalent practical experience is accepted per company policy.)

About the Company

Company: BAE Systems

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Global defense, aerospace and security company delivering products and services for air, land and naval forces, advanced electronics, cyber and intelligence solutions, and space and mission systems for government and commercial customers.